737 MAX Fact

FAA Looks at a MAX Go-Around Guidance Drop

CBS reports the FAA is investigating a software glitch that can drop automated flight guidance on some 737 Max jets during a go-around. On Saturday the FAA said it is assessing the problem, will act if it finds a safety concern, and will review Boeing's proposed fix.

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The Federal Aviation Administration 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, commonly referred to as a go-around. [E1]

The FAA said Saturday that it is assessing the problem and will take immediate action if it identifies a safety concern, and that it will review Boeing's proposed fix. [E2]

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E1 ↩ cbsnews.com The Federal Aviation Administration 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, commonly referred to as a go-around. 2026-09-27

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Excerpt: "The Federal Aviation Administration 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, commonly referred to as a go-around."
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Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-737-max-software-glitch-aborted-landings-faa-investigation/
Retrieved: 2026-09-27T04:48:00Z
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E2 ↩ cnbc.com The Federal Aviation Administration said Saturday that it is assessing the problem and 'will take immediate action if it identifies a safety concern' and that it will review Boeing's proposed fix. 2026-09-26

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Excerpt: "The Federal Aviation Administration said Saturday that it is assessing the problem and 'will take immediate action if it identifies a safety concern' and that it will review Boeing's proposed fix."
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/26/boeing-737-max-navigation-software-glitch.html
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