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FAA investigating Boeing software glitch
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The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs and manufactures airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services. Boeing is among the largest global aerospace manufacturers; it is the fourth-largest defense contractor in the world based on 2022 revenue and is the largest exporter in the United States by dollar value. Boeing was founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, Washington.
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The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.
Boeing was made aware of the glitch in 2024 and in September shared findings from a review board with the FAA.
Boeing teams and carriers revert software to older versions while investigators probe potential crew workload impacts.