Washington, DC, October 3 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on October 2, 2026, that a panel of experts determined a software glitch in some Boeing 737 MAX flight computers does not pose a safety issue. The finding clears the way for approval of a larger version of the best-selling narrowbody airplane, the Boeing 737 MAX 10. The US FAA based the result on analysis of flight computer software.
Earlier this week, the Federal Aviation Administration delayed MAX 10 certification until the software glitch review finished. The agency stated pilots retain full control of the aircraft and indications to the flight crew are clear and unambiguous. Those conditions supported the conclusion that the software glitch does not pose a safety concern.
Boeing 737 MAX certification remains central for the Federal Aviation Administration. Resolution of the software issue advances the Boeing 737 MAX 10 after the temporary delay. Flight computer performance and pilot authority guide narrowbody safety assessments.
Operators tracking Federal Aviation Administration actions on the Boeing 737 MAX can focus on remaining steps for the MAX 10. The software glitch has been judged not to pose a safety issue. This keeps attention on clear crew indications and full pilot control in the Boeing 737 MAX program.