Boeing says the problem can show up if a pilot aborts a landing. In that moment, the jet's autopilot shifts to a more basic pitch-control mode, which requires more pilot input than the standard automation used on approach.
Boeing said it notified all 737 operators last month. "We shared information with operators that reinforced existing pilot procedures for safely handling such cases," the company said. A permanent software update had been planned for 2028, and Boeing now says it is working to accelerate that timeline. In the meantime, it is preparing a bulletin for pilots at 737 Max operators.
According to the FAA, a panel is being set up to assess if the glitch constitutes a flight-safety concern. If it is, the agency said certification of the 737 Max 10 could be delayed, and entry into service for the recently approved Max 7 could become more complicated. An earlier story in The Wall Street Journal described the software problem and how it could affect Boeing's certification timeline.
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