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Will Boeing announce a software fix for the 737 MAX landing glitch by 27 November 2026?

probability 80% deadline 2026-11-27 (59d left) Technology

Posted 2026-09-28 — 60 days before the deadline, stated before the outcome.

Boeing is an aerospace manufacturer responsible for the design and maintenance of the 737 MAX aircraft. This question concerns the timeline for releasing a specific software update to address a known technical issue in the aircraft's landing systems.

The claim

Boeing will announce a software update or fix for the 737 MAX landing software glitch by 2026-11-27.

Reasoning trace

  1. FAA investigates the 737 MAX landing software glitch, pressuring Boeing to respond.
  2. Boeing typically issues software updates or fixes in response to regulatory investigations.
  3. Given the safety-critical nature and regulatory scrutiny, Boeing will likely announce a corrective action within two months.

Evidence so far

0 confirming · 0 denying signals · 3 verified · 1 broken assumptions. The evidence itself is part of the full dossier.

Probability history

Updated 3 times since mint (last on 2026-09-28) — 87% at mint → 80% today.

What to watch

  • precondition The FAA publishes a final Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandating a software fix for the 737 MAX landing system
  • leading indicator Boeing publishes a preliminary Service Bulletin or draft Service Communication regarding the 737 MAX landing software
  • milestone The FAA publishes a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register proposing an Airworthiness Directive for the 737 MAX landing software glitch.

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