Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Delayed Over New Software Issue
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Boeing Company BA stock edged higher in Tuesday’s premarket session after falling 6.91% on Monday. The stock came under pressure after reports that a software issue affecting some 737 MAX aircraft could cause an automated navigation tool to fail under certain landing scenarios. 737 MAX 10 Certification Faces New Delay Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford has postponed certification of Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 until the newly disclosed software issue is resolved, Reuters reported. Boeing said the issue affects certain 737 MAX jets. In a specific landing scenario, pilots could lose access to automated flight guidance. The company has notified operators and is developing a permanent software fix. The FAA said the problem could increase pilot workload during a go-around, when pilots abort a landing and climb for another approach. The regulator previously said it would convene a Corrective Action Review Board to examine the issue. However, two sources told Reuters the review is unlikely to begin before next week. That review will determine whether additional aircraft rework is required. It could also push MAX 10 certification several months beyond the previously expected October timeline. Boeing has faced heightened regulatory scrutiny in recent years following several safety-related incidents since late 2019. Earlier this month, Boeing paid the FAA $3.1...
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