Automotive
05 February 2024, 1:35 pm 1 minute
Reuters exclusively reported that Boeing Co (BA.N), said on Sunday it will have to do more work on about 50 undelivered 737 MAX airplanes, potentially delaying some near-term deliveries, after its supplier Spirit AeroSystems (SPR.N), discovered two mis-drilled holes on some fuselages.
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The U.S. planemaker last month urged suppliers to intensify checks and told them it is “imperative” that they meet quality requirements, according to a memo seen by Reuters. People familiar with the matter said Boeing and Spirit have yet to come with an agreed position on how many of the mis-drilled holes have to be addressed, and how many of the errors are so slight that the fuselages can be used “as is”.
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Topics of Interest: Automotive
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Aerospace & Defence
Regions: Americas
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story