The glitch can increase pilot workload during landing, though the FAA noted that crews maintain control during go-arounds. While Boeing develops a software patch, Canada's WestJet confirmed it uses software version 14.1, which is currently under review, but stated it has seen no related in-service events. The CEOs of Alaska Airlines and Ryanair expressed limited concern, with Ryanair stating it expects no major delays to its aircraft deliveries.
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Boeing Shares Dive 7% After FAA Delays 737 MAX 10 Certification
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United and Southwest Airlines have refused deliveries of aircraft equipped with a new navigation flaw, requesting instead that Boeing provide a previous version of the flight software. The Federal Aviation Administration is postponing certification of the 737 MAX 10 to review a software glitch that can cause automated systems to fail during missed-approach landing scenarios. The regulatory hold caused Boeing shares to drop 7% to their lowest level since November 2025, while the FAA administrator stated he is uncertain how long the delay will last.
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