Boeing's 737 MAX 10 Delayed Over Software Glitch
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 due to a software problem that can leave pilots without automated flight guidance in certain scenarios.
The issue, discovered by the FAA, can occur after an aborted landing and increase the pilot's workload. Boeing is developing a software update to address the issue.
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines have pushed back against new deliveries of the 737 MAX 10 with the affected software, requesting older versions instead. United said it does not currently use the problematic software version in its aircraft.
The delay is the latest setback for Boeing's 737 MAX program, which has faced numerous issues since its certification. The FAA will convene a review board to determine whether the software issue poses a safety risk.