Boeing 757s need new crack inspections in their lower fuselage

US aviation regulators want new inspections for crack damage on all Boeing 757 airplanes. This means airlines must check existing repairs in the lower part of the fuselage for cracks and fix them if found.

Airlines that operate Boeing 757s will now have to spend money and time inspecting their planes. This is a routine safety update, but it adds to the ongoing costs of maintaining older aircraft models. It also highlights the continuous need for vigilance even on planes that have been in service for decades.