Boeing 737 Max 10 Certification Delayed Amid Software Concerns
Boeing's 737 Max 10 certification has been delayed due to software issues that could lead to the loss of automated vertical navigation in certain conditions. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the postponement, citing concerns over the software's reliability.
The software issue is not considered an immediate safety risk by Boeing, but a fix is not expected until 2028. This delay has caused a 7% drop in Boeing's stock, its worst single-day performance since April 2025.
Despite this setback, retail sentiment on Stocktwits remains 'bullish', with some users arguing that the software issue is insufficient to trigger a sell-off. The Max 10 accounts for about 30% of Boeing's undelivered 737 orders and its certification delay hampers the company's ability to convert these large orders into cash.