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FAA mandates 737 MAX inspections and Boeing safety scrutiny

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Latest: Boeing pays $3.1 million FAA fine for safety violations

Since July 2026, the FAA has tightened oversight of Boeing’s 737 MAX line following concerns over factory quality. On 5 August 2026, the FAA mandated inspections of the “bear-strap” reinforcement around the right-hand fo