FAA says software glitches on some Boeing 737 MAX models do not pose a safety threat

China News Service, Washington, October 2 (Reporter Sha Hanting) The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated on the 2nd local time that software glitches in some Boeing 737 MAX models do not constitute a safety threat.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on the same day that after a comprehensive inspection, the FAA safety expert team determined that software problems in some Boeing 737 MAX models did not constitute a safety hazard, "because the pilots still have full control of the aircraft and the instructions provided to the crew are clear and unambiguous."

According to US media reports, Boeing recently discovered that there was a problem with the software of some of its Boeing 737 MAX models during the landing process. The problem forces the autopilot to switch to a less automated mode with respect to pitch control. Compared with the standard mode, the workload of the crew is increased.

The Federal Aviation Administration said it would issue a special advisory to airlines to guide them on how to identify and respond to the issue.

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and many other airlines have issued statements saying that they will not fly any aircraft equipped with defective versions of the software.

According to the US Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC), this software problem may affect the airworthiness certification of Boeing 737 MAX10 aircraft. The Boeing 737 MAX 10 is the largest aircraft in the MAX series and the only model that has not yet received airworthiness certification. Boeing had expected the aircraft to receive airworthiness certification this fall. (over)