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FAA Delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Over Software Issue

September 28, 2026

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Key Takeaways

FAA delays 737 MAX 10 certification due to software issue.
Problem affects automated flight guidance during specific landing scenario.
Boeing is developing a software update.
FAA had planned to convene a Corrective Action Review Board.

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Strategic Implications

This delay may indicate the FAA's increased scrutiny of Boeing's software development and certification processes. The issue could suggest a need for more rigorous testing and validation procedures, which may impact the certification timeline for future aircraft variants and could influence the development of similar systems by other manufacturers.

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What Happened

Regulator Puts Largest MAX Variant On Hold Amid Safety Concerns

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed certification of Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 due to a software problem affecting certain MAX aircraft. The issue, disclosed by Boeing on September 26, involves pilots potentially losing access to automated flight guidance during a specific landing scenario. Boeing is developing a software update, and the FAA had planned to convene a Corrective Action Review Board to examine the issue. The delay comes less than two weeks after Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg said MAX 10 certification was expected soon. The development was first reported by AeroTime.

Source | Originally Published: September 28, 2026

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