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Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports
Reuters • • business
Key Points:
- A software update issue in Boeing 737 MAX cockpit systems can prevent pilots from accessing automated flight guidance during specific landing scenarios, particularly after a missed approach and flight path alteration.
- Boeing informed all 737 operators last month about the problem and has shared guidance reinforcing existing pilot procedures while working on a permanent software fix.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is aware of the issue, collaborating with Boeing and airlines, and will convene a Corrective Action Review Board to address any safety concerns.
- It remains unclear how many aircraft are affected by the flawed software, with ongoing assessments by Boeing, regulators, and airlines to determine the potential flight-safety impact.
