FAA Orders Urgent Inspections of Over 2,600 Boeing 737s for Oxygen Mask Failures

Federal regulators mandate checks following reports of faulty retention straps that could hinder emergency oxygen supply.

FAA requires visual inspections and corrective actions for Boeing 737 MAX and Next Generation planes.
The directive affects over 2,600 aircraft due to concerns about passenger oxygen mask functionality.
Boeing identified issues with adhesive on retention straps introduced in 2019, leading to potential oxygen generator shifts.
Airlines must complete inspections within 120-150 days and are barred from installing defective parts.
This inspection directive follows Boeing's recent legal troubles and increased regulatory scrutiny.