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FAA, EASA Advance Airworthiness Inspections for Boeing 787, 737 MAX and CFM56-7B Fleets

Air India has begun phased Boeing 787 modifications following an FAA airworthiness directive concerning a door issue, while the FAA proposes seat inspections on select 737 MAX variants. Separately, EASA is seeking broader ultrasonic fan-blade inspections for CFM56-7B engines powering the global 737NG fleet.

Discovered 2026-07-30T20:19:01.212378-07:00 | 2026-07-30T20:19:01.212378-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Operators face multiple inspection and modification requirements spanning Boeing 787 doors, 737 MAX seats and CFM56-7B fan blades, creating distinct compliance and maintenance workloads.
Air India’s phased 787 work shows how FAA directives are translating into active fleet modifications, with potential implications for aircraft availability and maintenance planning.
EASA’s proposed expansion of the CFM56-7B inspection area would affect the broad 737NG fleet, making the final rule’s scope and timing important for operators and MRO providers.

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