Passengers have reported injuries to their heads and faces when panels beneath overhead bins become dislodged. ... FAA proposes $27M in repairs for 737 overhead panels. Bart Jansen.

FAA proposes $27M in repairs for 737 overhead panels. To remedy the problem, the FAA is proposing that airlines install new support cords for the panels within five years.

DALLAS (AP) — Federal safety officials want changes in how equipment is mounted to overhead bins on Boeing 737 jets to prevent the 12-pound units from falling on passengers during survivable ...