US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections
Summary
The US aviation authority, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), warned that seats on 453 Boeing 737 MAX planes registered in the US might have been installed incorrectly and need inspection. If seats are loose during an emergency, they could cause injuries and slow down evacuation.Key Facts
- The FAA identified a possible problem with seat installation on 453 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX jets.
- Loose seats could injure passengers and block aisles during an emergency landing.
- The FAA proposed requiring airlines to inspect these seats.
- This order applies only to planes registered in the US; other countries may follow the FAA’s lead.
- Boeing had advised operators about this issue since December 2025 and supports making inspections mandatory.
- There have been ongoing safety concerns about Boeing, including an emergency landing in January 2024 caused by a cabin panel missing bolts.
- Around 2,300 Boeing 737 MAX jets fly globally, with 823 in the US.
- The US National Transportation Safety Board criticized Boeing in June 2025 for poor training and oversight related to safety incidents.
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