Boeing has identified a software glitch affecting some 737 Max aircraft that can knock out automated flight guidance during landing after a pilot performs a missed approach, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by several outlets.
The issue affects automated vertical navigation functions and can occur when pilots change their planned flight path after abandoning a landing attempt, according to the New York Post.
Boeing informed all 737 operators about the software issue in August, according to The Straits Times.
Bloomberg reported that the glitch may prompt delays, according to a single-source claim.
How each side covered it
Left
- Bloomberg reported the software glitch could prompt delays for Boeing.
“Boeing Identifies 737 Max Software Glitch That May Prompt Delays” — Bloomberg
Center
- CNA, The Straits Times, CNBC and Reuters all cited a Wall Street Journal report on the glitch.
- Outlets said the issue affects automated vertical navigation functions after a missed approach.
- The Straits Times reported Boeing notified all 737 operators about the issue in August.
“Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports” — CNA
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- The New York Post reported Boeing is working to fix the glitch.
- The outlet said the problem stemmed from a cockpit software update.
- It noted the issue occurs when pilots alter their flight path after a missed landing attempt.
“Boeing scrambles to fix new 737 MAX software glitch that can knock out autopilot functions after missed landing” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with Boeing's 737 Max software?
Boeing identified a software glitch on some 737 Max aircraft that can affect automated vertical navigation functions after a pilot performs a missed approach during landing, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by several outlets.
When did Boeing learn about the issue?
According to The Straits Times, Boeing informed all 737 operators about the software issue in August.
What caused the glitch?
According to the New York Post, the problem surfaced after an update to cockpit software and can occur when pilots change their planned flight path after abandoning a landing attempt.
Will this cause delivery delays for the 737 Max?
Bloomberg reported that the glitch may prompt delays, though this claim comes from a single source among those reviewed.
What did different outlets emphasize about this story?
Center-leaning outlets focused on the technical details of the landing navigation glitch and Boeing's notification to operators, while the New York Post emphasized the cockpit software update that caused the issue and Boeing's efforts to fix it.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- BloombergLeft-leaningBoeing Identifies 737 Max Software Glitch That May Prompt Delays
- CNACenterBoeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports
- CNBCCenterBoeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting some automated approach functions
- ReutersCenterBoeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports
- The Straits TimesCenterBoeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningBoeing flags 737 MAX landing navigation glitch
- New York PostRight-leaningBoeing scrambles to fix new 737 MAX software glitch that can knock out autopilot functions after missed landing