Claims extracted
15
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
27%
4 of 15 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
66/100
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US FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch poses no safety issue
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glitch → say → issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Oct 2 that a panel of experts had determined a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max flight computers poses no safety concern, clearing the way for approval of a larger version of the best-selling narrow-body jet.
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glitch → say → jet
The decision removes a late obstacle to certification of the Max 10, the largest variant of the 737 Max family, which has been delayed for years.
asserted
which → remove → years
It should also ease concerns at airlines that fly the Max 7, which uses the same software and was certified by the FAA in August.
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which → ease → August
The FAA said the determination by the Corrective Action Review Board that met in Seattle on Oct 2 was based on the fact that “pilots retain full control of the aircraft and the indications to the flight crew are clear and unambiguous.”
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indications → say → crew
The FAA said earlier this week it was delaying certification of the Max 10 until it completed an analysis of the software issue, which could prevent pilots from accessing automated flight guidance during an unusual landing scenario.
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which → say → scenario
Boeing said it “will continue to follow the lead of the FAA as our engineers work on the next software update.”
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engineers → say → update
Boeing added it is working directly with airlines to formalise a procedure that will allow pilots “to re-enable automated vertical navigation should this situation occur.”
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situation → add → navigation
Aviation officials now believe the Max 10 could be certified as soon as later this month.
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Max → believe → month
The issue could also have affected Southwest Airlines because the same software is used on the newly certified Max 7 plane.
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software → affect → plane
Other large airlines, including Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, that have ordered the Max 10 could also have been impacted by a lengthy delay.
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that → include → delay
Jefferies said in a research note the decision allows the Max 10 to be certified before the end of the year and estimated Boeing has nearly 1,500 Max 10s on order from airlines.
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Boeing → say → airlines
The FAA said one software version can increase pilot workload during a go-around, when a pilot aborts a landing attempt, applies power, and climbs to make another landing attempt.
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pilot → say → attempt
An FAA official said Boeing will issue a bulletin to airlines on how to recognise and respond to the situation should it occur, and the FAA will issue a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin to US airlines and foreign regulators to ensure they’re aware of Boeing’s bulletin.
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they → say → bulletin
Major US airlines had opted not to use that version of the software while the analysis was under way.
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analysis → opt → way
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