The FAA proposes mandatory inspections of 453 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after some passenger seats may have been incorrectly secured to their tracks during manufacturing.
Affected seats could detach during severe turbulence or an emergency landing, potentially injuring occupants, blocking aisles and delaying a critical evacuation.
The proposed directive covers the MAX 8, MAX 9 and MAX 8-200, with inspections estimated to cost US operators $2.66 million.

African carriers are coming under increasing pressure as jet fuel prices and supply disruptions continue to erode already thin profit margins. Heavy reliance on imported fuel via Middle East supply routes has left many airlines exposed to rising operating costs, prompting concerns over higher fares, capacity reductions and the financial resilience of smaller operators.

Thai Airways International has taken delivery of the first of nine A321neos from China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC).
The carrier agreed to lease nine of the type from CALC in 2025, scheduled for delivery from 2026 to 2028.