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WestJet said it has not seen any in-service events related to software under FAA review

By Thomson Reuters Sep 28, 2026 | 1:22 PM

Sept 28 (Reuters) – Canadian carrier WestJet said on Monday ​it has ‌not experienced any in-service events related to a potential issue ‌with ​the software ⁠it uses on ⁠its Boeing 737 MAX jets that is under review ​by the U.S. Federal Aviation ⁠Administration.

The FAA ⁠has said ​it is aware of ​a potential issue in ‌a software update for the flight computers on ⁠certain Boeing 737 MAX airplanes and will convene ⁠a ‌Corrective Action ⁠Review Board (CARB) ​and ‌take immediate action ​if it ⁠identifies a safety concern.

(Reporting By Allison Lampert, David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar ​Singh)