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Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch: VNAV Can Drop Out in a Go-Around
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- Sep 27, 2026, 7:55 AM UTC
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Boeing told operators that the loss of automatic vertical navigation in a specific go-around scenario does not constitute an immediate risk: the autopilot can remain engaged and current procedures allow crews to handle the situation. The FAA could condition MAX 7 deliveries (certified in August with the software now…
The plane’s vertical navigation system could be impacted by the issue.
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.