FAA Orders Inspections of Boeing 737 Max Jets Due to Structural Cracks
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets following the discovery of structural cracks in older Boeing models. The inspections focus on the fuselage, particularly around the forward service door, affecting 471 planes in the U.S. and 1,429 globally. Although no cracks have been found in the Max jets, the inspections aim to prevent potential safety issues. Boeing is investigating the root cause of the cracks and has extended inspections to the Max series due to similar design and build processes.