FAA orders inspections for seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets

Published Jul 28, 02:20 AM UTC

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on July 28, 2026, that it received a report indicating some passenger seat assemblies on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft were not correctly installed in their seat tracks. As a result, the FAA stated that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may require inspections to ensure proper installation and safety compliance. The report was published by The Business Times Singapore, authored by Sharon Lee. The issue involves potential misalignment or improper securing of seat assemblies, which could pose a safety risk during flight. The FAA's directive aims to address the problem before any incidents occur, affecting a significant number of aircraft in the 737 MAX fleet. Boeing has not yet issued a public response to the FAA's announcement.