FAA warns of incorrectly installed seats on Boeing 737 MAX jets

The US Federal Aviation Administration has warned that hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft may have been delivered with incorrectly installed seats. The issue, which affects a bracket used to secure seat assemblies, could cause seats to shift during flight, posing a risk to passengers. The FAA issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections and repairs within a specific timeframe. The warning covers approximately 300 aircraft, including those operated by airlines in the United States and abroad. Boeing has acknowledged the problem and said it is working with airlines to address the matter. The flaw was discovered during a routine quality check and does not involve the aircraft's flight control systems. This is the latest in a series of production and quality concerns for the 737 MAX, which was grounded globally for 20 months after two fatal crashes. The FAA's directive is mandatory and aims to ensure safety before further flights.