Boeing 737 Max 10 approval delayed over new software issue
FAA says the glitch can raise pilot workload during go-arounds, and Boeing is developing a software fix while airlines avoid affected jets.
- On Saturday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued an airworthiness directive requiring Boeing 737 Max operators to conduct inspections for potential fuselage cracks, citing structural design susceptibility.
- Amid intense regulatory scrutiny in recent years, Boeing faced safety challenges including two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 and a mid-air cabin panel blowout on a nearly new Alaska Airlines MAX 9.
- The directive impacts approximately 471 planes currently in service, targeting a component known as the bear strap that supports the fuselage around exit doors. Inspections follow protocols established for earlier Boeing 737 Next Generation models.
- Boeing representatives stated the company is collaborating with airlines and regulators on the matter, noting that the inspection regimen provides multiple opportunities to identify and address problems before cracks reach critical dimensions.
- Separately, Boeing identified a previously undisclosed 737 MAX software glitch that could affect automated navigation during landing, adding to mounting safety concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration is working closely with the manufacturer on the issue.
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FAA delays Boeing 737 planes over landing software fault
Boeing’s long-awaited 737 MAX 10 has hit another roadblock, and this time, the problem is buried inside the aircraft’s landing software. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed a key step toward certification after uncovering a software fault that could affect how the plane handles certain landing situations. While the issue may sound technical, it […] Read the original article here: FAA delays Boeing 737 planes over landing softwa…
US Transport Chief Duffy sees no safety concern from 737 MAX software issue
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Software glitch on 737 flight systems will delay Boeing FAA certification
WASHINGTON D.C. - A software glitch on Boeing 737s discovered two years ago are likely to delay Federal Aviation Administration certification of two 737 models that have been long-delayed according to reports by the Wall Street Journal. Boeing has been working with the FAA after [...]
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