Regulator Proposes Inspections on Boeing 737 Aircraft Seats

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says operators of Boeing’s 737 should inspect passenger seats on several hundred aircraft after concerns that some seats may not have been properly installed. The potential issue involves seat assemblies that could fail during an emergency landing scenario, raising the risk of injury. The FAA’s proposed airworthiness directive would cover 453 airplanes operated by U.S. carriers, according to the excerpt provided. While the FAA has authority only over U.S. airlines, other regulators often adopt FAA directives when applicable. The proposal was issued on Monday, as Boeing continues efforts to improve manufacturing quality under CEO Kelly Ortberg.