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Could Boeing 737 MAX software glitch disrupt navigation feature? Here's what company says on automated flight guidance

Could Boeing 737 MAX software glitch disrupt navigation feature? Here's what company says on automated flight guidance

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Could Boeing 737 MAX software glitch disrupt navigation feature? Here's what company says on automated flight guidance
Image: A Boeing 737 MAX 7 taxis at Boeing Field, on March 16, 2018 in Seattle, Washington, after making its first flight. More than eight years after Boeing organized the maiden flight of the 737 MAX 7, the aircraft has won certification, US authorities announced on August 3, 2026.(AFP)

Boeing identified a previously undisclosed 737 MAX software glitch that could cause an automated navigation feature to fail during landing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing company documents. This raised concerns about a potential safety risk during landings.The glitch, which Boeing acknowledged, hasn’t been publicly disclosed, the report added.According to the outlet, the glitch emerged from a cockpit software update and can occur when flight crews alter their planned flight path after a missed approach.In a certain scenario…

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