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Boeing 737 Max 10 certification path clears after FAA dismisses software glitch as non-safety-critical

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Certification of Boeing’s 737 Max 10 appears back on track after the FAA determined that a software glitch potentially affecting some Boeing narrowbodies is not safety critical. That assessment reduces the prospect of another lengthy delay, though the available report does not specify a revised certification timeline.

Discovered 2026-10-06T06:19:59.632191-07:00 | 2026-10-06T06:19:59.632191-07:00

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  • The FAA’s determination removes a potential source of another lengthy certification delay for the 737 Max 10, although no revised approval date is provided.
  • The software issue may affect other Boeing narrowbodies, making the FAA’s safety assessment relevant beyond the Max 10 program.

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