# Boeing Reports 737 MAX Software Glitch

> Boeing identifies software glitch in 737 MAX affecting landing navigation.
- Title: Boeing Reports 737 MAX Software Glitch · The Economic Times
- Summary: Boeing identifies software glitch in 737 MAX affecting landing navigation. Boeing reports a software glitch in 737 MAX aircraft that could cause navigation…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/boeing-flags-737-max-software-glitch-affecting-landing-navigation-feature-wsj-reports/articleshow/134509357.cms
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-09-26T18:53:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: boeing, 737 max, software glitch, landing navigation, faa, southwest airlines, united airlines
## Boeing flags software issue
Boeing identified a previously undisclosed 737 MAX software glitch that could cause automated navigation to fail during landing.
## Glitch triggers specific landing scenario
The issue emerged from a cockpit software update and can occur when flight crews alter their planned flight path after a missed approach.
## Boeing informs operators
Boeing informed all 737 operators last month about the software issue under which pilots may not have access to automated flight guidance during a specific landing scenario.
## FAA takes action
The Federal Aviation Administration said it was aware of a potential issue in a software update for flight computers on certain Boeing 737 MAX airplanes and is working closely with Boeing and airlines.
## FAA convenes review board
The FAA will convene a Corrective Action Review Board and take immediate action if it identifies a safety concern.
## Airlines request software fix
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines asked Boeing not to deliver new 737 MAX aircraft with the affected software and requested an earlier version.
## Key takeaway

Boeing reports a software glitch in 737 MAX aircraft that could cause navigation failures during landing after a cockpit update.