FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch not a flight-safety issue - CNBC
The FAA has determined that a software glitch in Boeing 737 Max flight computers does not pose a flight-safety risk. This decision clears a path for the certification of the Boeing 737 Max 10 model.
Why it matters
This is a critical regulatory milestone for Boeing as it attempts to recover from years of safety crises and finalize its flagship aircraft lineup.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that it has determined a new software glitch on some Boeing 737 Max aircraft isn't a flight-safety issue.
The determination paves the way to certification for the last model in the company's best-selling family of airplanes, the 737 Max 10, just as Boeing seeking to sell and deliver more aircraft after years of safety and manufacturing crises.
Boeing flagged the software issue, which could affect certain landing procedures, last month and the FAA on Monday said it was reviewing to determine if it poses a safety of flight issue.
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