FAA Mandates Inspections for Over 2,600 Boeing 737 Jets
Oxygen mask issues prompt urgent checks on older and current models to ensure passenger safety.
- FAA orders immediate visual inspections of Boeing 737 oxygen generators after reports of misalignment.
- The directive affects both 737 MAX and NG models, requiring corrective actions within 120 to 150 days.
- Boeing's safety practices face heightened scrutiny following a series of recent incidents and legal challenges.
- The inspections aim to prevent potential oxygen mask failures during emergencies.
- Boeing has reverted to using its original adhesive to secure oxygen generators.