Boeing Finds 737 Max Software Flaw
Boeing has identified a software malfunction in 737 Max aircraft, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Consensus
- Boeing discovered a software flaw in the 737 Max aircraft.
- The flaw emerged after a cockpit software update.
- The flaw may cause failure of automated navigation.
- The issue may occur during a go-around maneuver when changing flight trajectory.
- Pilots may need to switch to manual control in certain scenarios.
- Boeing has informed operators about the issue.
- Boeing stated the flaw does not pose a safety risk.
- Boeing is working on a software update to fix the problem.
- Boeing recommended operators revert to an older software version.
- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing the issue.
Points of divergence
- The flaw may increase crew workload during low-altitude flight in adverse weather conditions. — kommersant
- Boeing warned operators about the flaw at the end of August. — kommersant
- It is currently unknown how many aircraft are operating with faulty software. — kommersant
- The FAA previously required inspections of hundreds of 737 Max aircraft due to a separate risk of fuselage cracks. — kommersant
- The FAA's inspection order applies to Max 8, Max 9, and 737-8200 models, totaling 471 aircraft in the U.S. and 1,429 globally. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Boeing identified malfunction in 737 Max aircraft — Коммерсантъ
- WSJ: Boeing company detected software malfunction in 737 MAX aircraft — Вести
- Boeing Corporation discovered a software malfunction in 737 MAX aircraft. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal... — ТАСС (Telegram)