Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch in landing system
In short
Boeing flagged a software glitch in the 737 MAX automated flight guidance system. Publisher-supplied reports said it could make an automated navigation feature fail during landing, and Boeing told operators to reset the system after a missed approach.
This matters for airlines flying the MAX because landing systems can be affected. The reporting does not say how many planes are involved or whether any flights were disrupted.
What the reporting says
Boeing flagged a 737 MAX software glitch in an automated flight guidance system, with publisher-supplied reporting saying it could cause an automated navigation feature to fail during landing. The company also issued an advisory to operators to reset the system after a missed approach as a precaution. The immediate impact on flight operations is not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Boeing flagged a 737 MAX software issue in its automated flight guidance system and, according to publisher-supplied summaries, told operators to reset the system after a missed approach. The reported concern is that an automated navigation feature could fail during landing. The available reporting does not say how many aircraft are affected, whether regulators responded, or whether any airline operations were disrupted.