The FAA previously paused certification of the 737 MAX 10 variant to study the flaw, which triggered a 7% drop in Boeing shares to their lowest level since November 2025. While airlines like Alaska expressed minimal concern, United and Southwest reportedly requested that Boeing deliver jets with older software versions to avoid the bug. WestJet confirmed it uses software version 14.1, which the FAA has reviewed, and noted it has had no in-service events related to the issue.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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FAA Rules Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch Poses No Safety Risk
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A defect in the automated navigation system of the 737 MAX family does not endanger flights, the Federal Aviation Administration has determined. The software issue can cause automated approach functions to fail in certain missed-approach scenarios and increases pilot workload during landings, but FAA officials stated that flight crews maintain control during go-arounds. The agency's finding concludes a review to determine if the glitch required more severe operational restrictions.
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