Boeing's 737 Max Software Glitch Raises Safety Concerns

Boeing has flagged a software glitch on some of its 737 Max aircraft that could affect certain landing procedures. The issue, which was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, involves pilots altering a preprogrammed flight path after a missed approach.

Pilots must take additional steps to use automated tools on subsequent approaches, and Boeing is working on a software update to permanently address the issue.

Boeing said it shared information with operators that reinforced existing pilot procedures for safely handling such cases. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is assessing the problem and will review Boeing's proposed fix.

The FAA has certified the Max 7, the smallest of the Max family, in early August with the newest software installed, but it is unclear if the aircraft can be delivered or fly with an older version of software.