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FAA investigates and delays Boeing 737 Max certification over software glitch

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Boeing identified a software issue affecting some 737 Max jets that can cause an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing, or a flight control system to shut off unexpectedly, according to Boeing and the FAA. The FAA is investigating the glitch and said it will delay certification of the 737 Max 10, the largest version of the plane, until it can assess the issue. Boeing shares fell about 6 percent to $184 following the announcement, according to the Financial Times. Some coverage noted that the 737 Max was involved in two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people combined, and that a door panel detached from another Max jet in 2024.

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What happened

Key points

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  1. Boeing identified a software glitch on some 737 Max jets that can affect automated flight guidance functions after a missed or aborted approach

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  2. The FAA is investigating the software issue

    Reported byLeftCenter

  3. The FAA said it will delay certification of the 737 Max 10 until it assesses the issue

    Reported byLeftCenter

  4. Boeing shares fell about 6 percent to $184 after the delay was announced

    Reported byCenter

  5. Boeing said the glitch could cause a flight control system to shut off unexpectedly

    Reported byLeft

  6. The 737 Max was involved in two crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people, and a door panel detached from a Max jet in 2024

    Reported byRight

How each side tells it

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  • the left

    1 outlet

    CBS News headlines focus on the FAA’s regulatory actions—first opening an investigation, then delaying certification of the Max 10.

    FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 approval due to software glitch
    CBS NewsLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    2 outlets

    CNBC and Financial Times headlines emphasize the business and regulatory consequences, including the certification delay and market reaction.

    Software glitch will delay US approval of newest Boeing 737
    Financial TimesCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    1 outlet

    The Daily Mail’s headline uses dramatic language emphasizing danger and links the glitch to the jet’s history of fatal incidents.

    Sensational language“Terrifying glitch”Adds dramatic emotional judgement rather than describing the technical issue neutrally.More neutral: Software glitchDisagree with this highlight? discovered on Loaded modifier“notorious Boeing 737 MAX”Pre-judges the aircraft with a negative reputation label rather than neutrally identifying it.More neutral: Boeing 737 MAXDisagree with this highlight? causing Sensational language“potentially catastrophic issues”Amplifies the severity of the issue beyond what is established in the report.More neutral: safety issuesDisagree with this highlight? during aborted landings
    Daily MailRightAll right-leaning headlines

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  • Left0

    No loaded words in its own voice.

  • Center0

    No loaded words in its own voice.

  • Right4

    notoriousTerrifying glitchnotorious Boeing 737 MAXpotentially catastrophic issues

In the outlets’ own words

  • Loaded modifier

    notoriousMore neutral: known for (describe)

    Judgement of reputation as fact.

    A frightening software glitch has been detected in Boeing notorious 727 MAX jets.

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

  • Sensational language

    Terrifying glitchMore neutral: Software glitch

    Adds dramatic emotional judgement rather than describing the technical issue neutrally.

    Terrifying glitch discovered on notorious Boeing 737 MAX causing potentially catastrophic issues…

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

  • Loaded modifier

    notorious Boeing 737 MAXMore neutral: Boeing 737 MAX

    Pre-judges the aircraft with a negative reputation label rather than neutrally identifying it.

    Terrifying glitch discovered on notorious Boeing 737 MAX causing potentially catastrophic issues during aborted landings

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

  • Sensational language

    potentially catastrophic issuesMore neutral: safety issues

    Amplifies the severity of the issue beyond what is established in the report.

    Terrifying glitch discovered on notorious Boeing 737 MAX causing potentially catastrophic issues during aborted landings

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

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Side by side

What each side leads with and what it leaves out. Open a side to read its headlines.

From the left

1 outlet

Leads with

  • FAA investigation and oversight
  • technical description of the flight guidance failure
  • certification delay for the Max 10

Leaves out

  • Stock price impact
  • historical crash toll

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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From the center

2 outlets

Leads with

  • certification timeline and regulatory process
  • market/financial impact
  • statements from the FAA administrator

Leaves out

  • Historical crash toll
  • specific description of the flight-control shutoff risk

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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From the right

1 outlet

Leads with

  • safety danger and potential catastrophe
  • historical crashes and fatalities
  • prior door panel incident

Leaves out

  • FAA’s specific investigative and certification timeline
  • stock market reaction

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • Daily MailRight

    Sensational language“Terrifying glitch”Adds dramatic emotional judgement rather than describing the technical issue neutrally.More neutral: Software glitchDisagree with this highlight? discovered on Loaded modifier“notorious Boeing 737 MAX”Pre-judges the aircraft with a negative reputation label rather than neutrally identifying it.More neutral: Boeing 737 MAXDisagree with this highlight? causing Sensational language“potentially catastrophic issues”Amplifies the severity of the issue beyond what is established in the report.More neutral: safety issuesDisagree with this highlight? during aborted landings

    A frightening software glitch has been detected in Boeing Loaded modifier“notorious”Judgement of reputation as fact.More neutral: known for (describe)Disagree with this highlight? 727 MAX jets. A 2018 and 2019 crash involving that jet left 346 people dead, and a door panel flew off another in 2024.

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Who reported it when

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  • Left

    3 hr 37 min later

    Its first report, Sep 26, 9:32 PM EDT

  • Center

    First to report

    CNBC, Sep 26, 5:55 PM EDT

  • Right

    18 hr 23 min later

    Its first report, Sep 27, 12:17 PM EDT

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  1. CNBCCenterSep 26, 5:55 PM EDT
  2. CBS NewsLeftSep 26, 9:32 PM EDT
  3. Daily MailRightSep 27, 12:17 PM EDT
  4. Financial TimesCenterSep 28, 4:54 PM EDT

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