FAA Gives Boeing 737 Max 10 a Boost with Software Glitch Ruling
Boeing's (BA) hopes for certification of its troubled 737 Max 10 aircraft have received a boost from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has ruled that a software glitch is not a major issue. The FAA's decision comes after Boeing reported a software problem that caused the plane to descend too quickly.
The FAA stated that the issue was not critical and would be addressed through additional training for pilots, rather than requiring a costly redesign of the plane's systems. This development is seen as a positive sign for Boeing, which has been struggling to get its 737 Max aircraft back in the skies after being grounded following two deadly crashes.
The FAA's ruling means that Boeing can move forward with certification efforts, but it's unclear when the plane will be cleared for service. The company had hoped to begin delivering the 737 Max 10 by year-end, but this timeline is now uncertain.