BRIEF-Boeing Says Update Will Only Be Released On Certification

Boeing Co:

* BOEING SAYS RECENTLY TOLD MAX OWNERS AND OPERATORS THEY MUST PLACE A FREE OF CHARGE ORDER THROUGH STANDARD ORDERS SYSTEM IN ORDER TO GET MAX SOFTWARE UPDATE

* BOEING SAYS UPDATE WILL ONLY BE RELEASED ON CERTIFICATION, BUT PLACING AN ORDER IS STANDARD STEP TO START THE DELIVERY PROCESS FOR ANY SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE CHANGE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Eric M. Johnson)