FAA Delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Over Software Issues

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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford stated that software problems will delay the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 variant. Reuters reported that the regulator requires full satisfaction that the identified software glitches are resolved before granting certification for the largest aircraft in the MAX family.

Boeing BA shares fell 6% following the announcement amid concerns that 31% of the company's undelivered orders are at risk due to the FAA halting the certification. The company faces intensified regulatory pressure to resolve software issues, directly impacting the delivery timeline for its commercial aviation backlog.