U.S. airlines postpone Boeing 737 Max software upgrades over glitches

U.S. airlines postpone Boeing 737 Max software upgrades over glitches

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U. S. airlines in the United States delayed the rollout of Boeing's latest 737 Max flight-management software upgrades, continuing to use older versions after reporting multiple glitches in the U14 and U14.

1 releases, and the Federal Aviation Administration said a recent VNAV bug does not constitute a safety risk. Boeing first disclosed a software defect that could prevent the aircraft’s automated navigation system from operating during certain landing procedures, prompting the agency to review the issue. The FAA later postponed certification of the 737 Max 10 while it examined the same flaw, and Alaska Airlines chief executive Ben Minicucci said the delay did not raise major concerns.

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October 03, 2026
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U.S. airlines delay Boeing 737 Max software upgrades amid safety concerns
U.S. airlines delay Boeing 737 Max software upgrades amid safety concerns

The Air Current • 03 Oct 18:52

U.S. carriers have continued to operate older flight-management software on their 737 Max fleets, citing multiple glitches in the newer U14 and U14.1 versions, while the FAA concluded a recent VNAV bug does not pose a safety risk.

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September 29, 2026
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Alaska Airlines CEO says Boeing Max 10 delay does not raise major concerns
Alaska Airlines CEO says Boeing Max 10 delay does not raise major concerns

cnbc.com • 29 Sep 15:11

Alaska Airlines chief Ben Minicucci downplayed the impact of a new software issue that pushes back the certification of Boeing's 737 Max 10, while the airline continues to work with the FAA and Boeing.

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September 28, 2026
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FAA delays Boeing 737 Max 10 certification over software glitch
FAA delays Boeing 737 Max 10 certification over software glitch

CNBC • 28 Sep 19:46

The Federal Aviation Administration will postpone certification of the Boeing 737 Max 10 while it investigates a software issue that could affect certain landing procedures.

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Boeing says software flaw could disable automated guidance on some 737 MAX jets
Boeing says software flaw could disable automated guidance on some 737 MAX jets

KOMO • 28 Sep 15:52

Boeing has identified a software defect that may prevent pilots from accessing automated flight guidance during certain landing procedures, and is developing an update while regulators review the issue.

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September 27, 2026
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Boeing discovers software flaw in 737 MAX that may disable automated landing navigation
Boeing discovers software flaw in 737 MAX that may disable automated landing navigation

NBC News • 27 Sep 03:12

Boeing has identified a software issue in the 737 MAX that can prevent an automated navigation function during certain landing scenarios, prompting a forthcoming software fix and regulatory review.

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FAA probes Boeing 737 Max software issue that may affect go-around procedures
FAA probes Boeing 737 Max software issue that may affect go-around procedures

CBS News • 27 Sep 01:32

The FAA is reviewing a software anomaly in certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft that can cause the vertical navigation system to disengage during a missed-approach, prompting Boeing to accelerate a fix and airlines to defer deliveries.

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September 26, 2026
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Boeing identifies software flaw in 737 MAX that can disable automated landing guidance
Boeing identifies software flaw in 737 MAX that can disable automated landing guidance

Reuters • 26 Sep 19:41

Boeing disclosed a software defect in the 737 MAX that may prevent the aircraft’s automated navigation system from functioning during a specific landing scenario, and the FAA is reviewing the issue.

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