Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch: reports
Boeing has identified a software glitch in its 737 MAX fleet that could affect automated navigation during specific landing scenarios. The FAA and airlines are currently reviewing the issue while Boeing works on a permanent software fix.
Why it matters
Given Boeing's history of safety issues with the 737 MAX, any new technical flaw faces intense regulatory and public scrutiny regarding aviation safety.
Hear this story Boeing has identified a previously undisclosed 737 MAX software glitch that could cause an automated navigation feature to fail during landing, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing company documents.
The issue emerged from a cockpit software update and can occur when flight crews alter their planned flight path after a missed approach, the report said.
When reached for comment, Boeing said it informed all 737 operators last month about the software issue under which pilots may not have access to automated flight guidance during a specific landing scenario.
"We shared information with operators that reinforced existing pilot procedures for safely handling such cases. Our engineers are working on a software update to permanently address the issue," Boeing said in an emailed statement to Reuters.
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