FAA resumes 737 MAX 10 certification doc work following VNAV software ruling (Oct 2026)

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What Changed

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Corrective Action Review Board ruled that a Boeing 737 MAX 10 flight management software glitch involving vertical navigation guidance during a go-around was not a safety concern. This issue had originally been disclosed on September 26, 2026. The decision allowed the FAA to resume certification documentation following a brief pause initiated on September 28, 2026.

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High

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90%