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Federal Register · January 17, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Noisy translates that to

Boeing 737 overhead screens must now have backup tethers

What happened
The US aviation regulator proposes a new rule for certain Boeing 737 airplanes. It would require replacing overhead video monitors that lack secondary safety tethers.
Why it matters
A hard landing caused some overhead video screens to detach from their mounts. This rule means airlines will have to add a simple backup tether to prevent screens from falling on passengers during turbulence or rough landings. It is a small, specific fix to a known safety issue.
The signal
Watch for how quickly airlines comply with the proposed rule once it becomes final, and whether any similar issues arise on other aircraft models.
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