Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Delayed Over Software Bug

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 jet due to a newly discovered software bug. The issue arises when pilots perform a 'go-around,' or abort a landing and fly around again, which could cause the plane's vertical navigation system to malfunction.

Boeing had expected approval for the Max 10 in September, after receiving certification for the smaller variant, the MAX 7, in August. However, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford stated that while pilots are still in control during a go-around, the software problem could pose a safety issue.

The 737 MAX 10 will seat up to 210 passengers and have a flight range of up to 3,100 nautical miles. Top airlines, including United, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and more, have placed orders for hundreds of Max 10 planes.