Boeing 737 inspections must happen faster, after FAA finds current rules are too slow

The US aviation regulator is forcing airlines to inspect certain Boeing 737 airplanes for cracks more often. This means airlines will have less time to find and fix potential structural problems on these planes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is admitting that its previous rules for inspecting these planes were not strict enough. This change means that a known safety issue on a widely used aircraft model is now considered more urgent. It forces airlines to act faster to prevent potential failures.