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Boeing Warns Airlines About Software Glitch Affecting 737 MAX Flight Navigation
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- Sep 27, 2026, 8:52 PM UTC
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The software glitch can knock out automated guidance during missed approaches.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the glitch emerged after a cockpit software update and can occur when pilots change their planned flight path following a missed approach.
Boeing has found a previously undisclosed software problem on some 737 MAX aircraft that could leave pilots without automated flight guidance during a particular landing situation, Wall Street Journal reported citing company documents.