FAA Clears Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch, No In-Flight Safety Issue

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded that a new software glitch in Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft does not pose an in-flight safety issue, according to reports. The FAA convened an internal review board on Friday to assess whether the glitch constituted an unsafe condition.

The agency determined that pilots retain full control of the aircraft and that the indications provided to flight crews are 'clear and unambiguous.' However, the software problem had raised concerns among some aviation industry officials about its potential impact when 737 MAX jets land under certain circumstances.

The glitch can occur when flight crews change their planned flight path after a missed approach, which may require pilots to fly manually without certain autopilot functions. Boeing will issue a bulletin to airlines explaining how to recognize and respond to the problem if it occurs during flight.