FAA Clears Boeing 737 Max 10 Software Issue as Non-Safety Risk

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has found that the Boeing 737 Max 10 software issue is not a safety concern. This decision comes as a relief to Boeing, which is trying to sell and deliver more aircraft of this model.

A team of safety specialists reviewed the software behavior and determined that pilots retain full control of the aircraft and receive clear and unambiguous indications during flight.

The issue can occur when pilots change a pre-programmed route following a missed approach, requiring extra steps to use automated tools on the next approach. The FAA plans to send a bulletin to airlines with guidance on how to handle this scenario.

The FAA's review board relied on in-house experts from various fields, including flight testing and propulsion, to assess the software behavior. This move is expected to help alleviate uncertainty around the 737 Max 10's certification schedule, which had arisen due to concerns about possible delays.