US FAA says seats were incorrectly installed on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reported seat installation errors on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Inspectors found that seats had been mounted incorrectly during production or retrofitting. The issue affects a sizable fleet of 737 MAX jets operating worldwide. Boeing is cooperating with the FAA to assess the scope of the problem. Airlines are being instructed to verify seat installations on affected aircraft. The agency emphasizes that the errors do not pose an immediate safety risk but require correction. Corrective actions include re‑installing seats to meet certification standards. Regulators will continue monitoring compliance and may issue further directives.