WestJet First to Report 737 MAX Software Glitch Cleared by FAA

A recent memo reveals that WestJet was the first airline to report an anomaly linked to the Boeing 737 MAX's flight computer software. The issue, which was discovered during a validation flight in 2024, was deemed safe by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a Corrective Action Review Board on the issue.

The anomaly was uncovered by WestJet pilots conducting an entry-into-service validation flight with a Boeing 737 MAX. According to the memo, WestJet was the first carrier to report the issue to Boeing with supporting data.

The FAA's decision to clear the software glitch has raised questions about the safety of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The issue is the latest in a series of problems plaguing the plane, which has been grounded multiple times since its introduction.