Boeing 737 MAX Inspection Directive Has No Impact on Indian Fleets

Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft have been at the center of attention in recent days due to an FAA inspection directive issued on Thursday. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated inspections for certain Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 aircraft after reports of cracks in the bearing strap at the forward upper corner of the forward galley door cutout.

Akasa Air, one of the key operators of Boeing 737 planes in India, stated that its fleet is not impacted by the directive. The airline operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, comprising brand-new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. According to Akasa Air's spokesperson, 'the issue referenced in the US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airworthiness Directive has no impact on the safety or current operations of our fleet.'

Air India Express also confirmed that its Boeing 737 fleet is not affected by the directive. The airline has around 80 such planes. SpiceJet, another key operator of Boeing 737 aircraft in India, did not comment on the impact of the directive.