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WestJet first told Boeing about 737 MAX software glitch cleared by FAA, memo says

By Thomson Reuters Oct 2, 2026 | 2:50 PM

Oct 2 (Reuters) – WestJet pilots were conducting an ​entry-into-service validation ‌flight with a Boeing 737 MAX in 2024, when ‌they ​uncovered an ⁠anomaly linked ⁠to the jet’s flight computer software that was deemed ​safe by the Federal ⁠Aviation Administration ⁠on Friday.

The ​Canadian carrier was ​the first to report ‌the anomaly to Boeing with supporting data, ⁠according to the memo to pilots on Friday ⁠seen ‌by Reuters, ⁠after the ​FAA ‌concluded a Corrective ​Action ⁠Review Board on the issue.

(Reporting By Allison Lampert, Editing by Franklin ​Paul)