FAA Delays Certification of Boeing's 737 Max 10 Due to Software Issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed certification for Boeing’s 737 Max 10 due to a newly discovered software issue. The problem, identified by Boeing last month, could disrupt automated landing guidance during go-around procedures—when pilots attempt landings again after missing an approach. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford stated the agency is assessing whether this glitch poses safety risks before granting approval. Boeing had anticipated certification for the Max 10 in the coming weeks and previously described it as a key milestone following years of delays across the Max family. The company said U.S. airlines have not deployed affected aircraft, using older software versions if necessary. Boeing shares fell more than 6% after Bedford’s comments at an air traffic modernization press conference. The FAA approved the smaller Max 7 last month and noted that a prior bug had been fixed but led to this new issue. The delay could impact Boeing's efforts to complete regulatory approval for its flagship aircraft line, which has faced ongoing scrutiny since two fatal crashes in 2018–2019.
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