Boeing 777 pilots get new software to prevent unexpected nosedives

The US aviation regulator is requiring new software for the autopilot and flight director computers on certain Boeing 777 airplanes. This change prevents pilots from following misleading guidance that could cause the plane to descend too quickly during landing.

Pilots rely on automated systems to guide planes, especially during complex maneuvers like landing. When these systems give bad advice, it can lead to dangerous situations. This update means that a specific type of error, where the plane descends too fast, should no longer happen on these aircraft.