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Published: October 2, 2026

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration determined that a software issue affecting some Boeing 737 MAX flight computers does not represent a safety concern. The problem could interfere with automated flight guidance during an unusual landing scenario, but the FAA concluded that pilots retain control of the aircraft and receive clear cockpit indications.

The finding is particularly important for Boeing's 737 MAX 10. Certification of the largest MAX variant had been temporarily delayed while regulators reviewed the software issue. With the FAA's safety determination completed, Boeing has cleared another significant obstacle toward approval of an aircraft for which it has roughly 1,500 orders.

Boeing is developing a software update while working with airlines on interim operating procedures. The episode nevertheless demonstrates the heightened regulatory scrutiny that continues to surround changes to the MAX family.

Major Media Coverage

Wall Street Journal: FAA Says 737 MAX Software Glitch Doesn't Pose Safety Issue
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https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/faa-determines-737-max-software-glitch-doesnt-pose-safety-issue-2fed3394

Reuters: US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue
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https://www.reuters.com/world/us-faa-finds-boeing-737-max-software-glitch-does-not-pose-safety-issue-2026-10-02/

Additional Coverage

Investing.com / Reuters syndication: US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue
https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/us-faa-finds-boeing-737-max-software-glitch-does-not-pose-safety-issue-4930307

5. GE Says Engine Issue Will Not Delay Boeing 777X Entry Into Service

Published: September 17, 2026

Summary

GE Aerospace says it is confident that a durability problem involving a seal in its massive GE9X engine will not delay the planned entry into service of Boeing's long-awaited 777X. Testing found that a mid-seal connecting portions of the engine was not as durable as originally expected.

GE redesigned the component and began shipping engines incorporating the new seal to Boeing during the third quarter. The company expects FAA certification of the redesigned component within the next several months and says internal testing has given it a high degree of confidence in the solution.

The issue is significant because the GE9X is the exclusive engine for the Boeing 777X. The aircraft is already years behind its original schedule, making additional engine or certification delays particularly consequential for Boeing and airlines awaiting the new widebody.