It started happening for me on the previous update (not the Dec update). I suspect it was a hack solution to get things to shut down for the log book to register flights.
WIth the sheer number of bug / wishlist posts to vote on, especially having to weed through many of the whiny, self-inflicted issues and such, it’s hard to fine the posts worthy of an upvote. I’d totally vote for this change if I could find it.