The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration stated on July 27, 2026, that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets registered in the United States may have been incorrectly installed and require inspection and correction. The FAA has asked operators to inspect the affected aircraft.
The FAA expressed suspicion that the seats were installed improperly and mandated that the issue be addressed by the operators to ensure flight safety.
The scope of the affected fleet and whether any safety risks have materialized remain unclear. Further details on the inspection process and timeline have not been disclosed.
