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FAA clears Boeing 737 MAX software issue, removing hurdle to MAX 10 certification

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The FAA says an expert panel found no safety concern in a software glitch affecting some 737 MAX flight computers, after WestJet pilots identified the anomaly during a 2024 entry-into-service validation flight. The finding clears a key regulatory obstacle for certification of Boeing’s largest MAX variant.

Discovered 2026-10-02T04:36:23.190708-07:00 | 2026-10-02T04:36:23.190708-07:00

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  • The FAA’s finding removes a significant certification obstacle for the 737 MAX 10, Boeing’s largest MAX variant.
  • The issue was identified during a WestJet validation flight, underscoring the role of operator testing in uncovering software anomalies before broader service entry.
  • Boeing engineers and technical workers also approved a four-year labor agreement, removing a potential strike threat to the 737 MAX 10 and 777-9 programs.

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2026-10-02T04:36:23.190708-07:00
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