Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch
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Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports
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The Federal Aviation Administration said it was aware of a potential issue in a software update for the flight computers on certain Boeing 737 Max planes and was working closely with Boeing and the airlines.
“The FAA will convene a Corrective Action Review Board and will take immediate action if it identifies a safety concern,” the FAA said in a statement.
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have asked Boeing not to deliver new 737 Max aircraft equipped with the affected software and instead requested an earlier version, according to WSJ.
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Boeing has identified a new software issue with its 737 MAX that can disable certain autopilot functions when pilots alter their flight path after missing a landing attempt. This glitch could require pilots to manually fly under challenging conditions without full autopilot support. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the matter, and some airlines like Southwest and United have requested older…
Boeing scrambles to fix new 737 MAX software glitch that can knock out autopilot functions after missed landing →Boeing has identified a software glitch in the 737 Max that could cause an automated navigation feature to fail during landing if pilots change their planned approach after a missed landing attempt. The issue was reported by the Wall Street Journal on September 26 and affects certain cockpit software updates. Boeing informed airlines in August about the problem, advising existing pilot procedures for safe handling…
Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports →The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could cause an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing, known as a go-around. This issue affects versions 14 and 14.1 of the flight management computer's operating system and can occur when pilots make changes to their pre-programmed flight plan during a precision approach with…
FAA investigates software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets →Boeing has identified a software glitch in its B737 MAX planes that could cause the automated flight guidance system to disengage after a missed landing approach. The company is working on a permanent fix and has advised operators to reset the system as a precautionary measure. In India, 96 Boeing 737 MAX planes are currently in operation—53 with Air India Express and 43 with Akasa Air—and both carriers have…
Boeing finds software glitch in automated flight guidance system of MAX planes →A new report from the Wall Street Journal reveals a previously undisclosed glitch in Boeing's 737 MAX jets that could lead to serious issues during aborted landings. The software update issue causes the automated flight guidance system to disengage, forcing pilots to fly manually without some autopilot functions during critical moments like missed approaches. This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Boeing following…
Terrifying glitch discovered on notorious Boeing 737 MAX causing potentially catastrophic issues during aborted landings →Analysis
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Terrifying glitch discovered on notorious Boeing 737 MAX causing potentially catastrophic issues during aborted landings
How it changed
- 26 Sep
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have told Boeing they don’t want new MAX jets equipped with the affected software and have asked for an earlier version instead, according to the report.
- 27 Sep
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a software glitch in some
Coverage 5 articles
27 Sep Terrifying glitch discovered on notorious Boeing 737 MAX causing potentially catastrophic issues during aborted landingsA new report from the Wall Street Journal reveals a previously undisclosed glitch in Boeing's 737 MAX jets that could lead to serious issues during aborted landings. The software update issue causes the automated flight guidance system to disengage, forcing pilots to fly manually without some autopilot functions during critical moments like missed approaches. This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Boeing following…Daily Mail
27 Sep Boeing finds software glitch in automated flight guidance system of MAX planesBoeing has identified a software glitch in its B737 MAX planes that could cause the automated flight guidance system to disengage after a missed landing approach. The company is working on a permanent fix and has advised operators to reset the system as a precautionary measure. In India, 96 Boeing 737 MAX planes are currently in operation—53 with Air India Express and 43 with Akasa Air—and both carriers have…The Hindu
27 Sep FAA investigates software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jetsThe Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could cause an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing, known as a go-around. This issue affects versions 14 and 14.1 of the flight management computer's operating system and can occur when pilots make changes to their pre-programmed flight plan during a precision approach with…CBS News26 Sep Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reportsBoeing has identified a software glitch in the 737 Max that could cause an automated navigation feature to fail during landing if pilots change their planned approach after a missed landing attempt. The issue was reported by the Wall Street Journal on September 26 and affects certain cockpit software updates. Boeing informed airlines in August about the problem, advising existing pilot procedures for safe handling…The Straits Times
26 Sep Boeing scrambles to fix new 737 MAX software glitch that can knock out autopilot functions after missed landingBoeing has identified a new software issue with its 737 MAX that can disable certain autopilot functions when pilots alter their flight path after missing a landing attempt. This glitch could require pilots to manually fly under challenging conditions without full autopilot support. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the matter, and some airlines like Southwest and United have requested older…New York Post
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