Boeing 737 Max Navigation Glitch Sparks Certification Delay Fears
Boeing has identified an issue with the navigation system of its 737 Max jet that could increase pilot workload during landing. The software glitch can occur when a pilot needs to abort a landing attempt, forcing the autopilot into a simpler level of automation for pitch control.
The company informed all 737 operators about the issue last month and shared information on existing pilot procedures for safely handling such cases. A permanent fix was originally slated for 2028, but Boeing is working to accelerate that timeline.
A review board has been convened by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to determine whether the glitch presents a flight-safety issue. If it does, it could delay certification of Boeing's new 737 Max 10 and complicate the entry into service of the recently approved Max 7.