FAA Delays Certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 Over Software Issue

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 due to a newly-disclosed software issue. The delay comes after Boeing announced on Saturday that a software problem could prevent pilots from accessing automated flight guidance during a specific landing scenario.

Boeing shares plummeted by 7% following the news, with concerns about further delays to the MAX 10. The FAA will hold off certifying the aircraft until it is satisfied that there is no issue, according to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford.

The software problem can increase pilot workload when performing a go-around maneuver, where pilots abort a landing attempt and climb back into the sky to try again. WestJet, one of the airlines operating the software on its 737 MAX fleet, said it had not experienced any in-service issues and did not view the matter as a safety concern.