NEW YORK, Sept 27 — US aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed a technical glitch in the software of its 737 MAX aircraft that could cause problems with an automated navigation function, according to The Wall Street Journal yesterday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

The glitch has raised concerns about a potential safety risk when the aircraft is landing, the report said.

The issue emerged following an update to the cockpit software and could occur when the crew changes the planned flight path after a missed approach, it added.

The newspaper added that, in certain scenarios, pilots may have to fly the aircraft manually without some autopilot functions.

This could place excessive demands on pilots who are already busy flying at low altitude and may also be dealing with conditions such as bad weather. — Bernama-Sputnik/Ria Novosti