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FAA to Review 737 MAX Software Issue as MAX 10 Certification Stalls

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The FAA will convene a review panel to determine whether a Boeing 737 MAX flight-management software issue requires corrective action. The problem could restrict pilots’ access to automated flight guidance during a landing scenario, increase workload and prompt a fleetwide response as MAX 10 approval remains delayed.

Discovered 2026-10-01T09:50:06.531807-07:00 | 2026-10-01T09:50:06.531807-07:00

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  • The review will determine whether the known flight-management software issue requires corrective action across the 737 MAX fleet, with operators already avoiding the affected software.
  • The glitch could increase pilot workload during landing by limiting access to automated flight guidance in a specific scenario.
  • The issue is also delaying certification of Boeing’s largest MAX variant, adding another regulatory constraint to the program.

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2026-10-01T09:50:06.531807-07:00
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