Coverage dated February 4, 2024

New issue at Boeing supplier might cause delays in deliveries of 737s

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Boeing's CEO said improperly drilled holes were discovered in fuselages being built by Spirit AeroSystems.

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The Guardian
Boeing to delay more 737 Max deliveries after incorrectly drilled holes found (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 4, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Emirates Airlines boss says manufacturer ‘in last chance saloon’ as supplier Spirit Aerosystems finds two holes drilled incorrectly
Washington Examiner
Boeing problems pile up with new manufacturing flaw found before 737 delivery (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 4, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description
Boeing's supplier reported that misdrilled holes in the fuselages of 737 jets could cause delays after 50 planes were set for delivery.
Time
Boeing May Delay More 737s After New Production Glitch Found (opens Time)
Published Feb 4, 2024
Time's feed description
A worker at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems discovered misdrilled holes in 737 jet fuselages.
The Brunswick News
Boeing finds more misdrilled holes on 737 in latest setback (opens The Brunswick News)
Published Feb 4, 2024
The Brunswick News's feed description
Boeing Co. found more mistakes with holes drilled in the fuselage of its 737 Max jet, a setback that could further slow deliveries on a critical program already restricted by
CBS News
New issue at Boeing supplier might cause delays in deliveries of 737s (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 4, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Boeing's CEO said improperly drilled holes were discovered in fuselages being built by Spirit AeroSystems.
New York Times
Boeing Finds More Problems With 737 Max, Risking Delivery Delays (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 4, 2024
New York Times's feed description
The plane manufacturer said incorrectly drilled holes were found in the fuselage of about 50 undelivered planes.
Fortune
Boeing warns that it’s found a new problem with misdrilled holes in 737 fuselages that could cause more delays (opens Fortune)
Published Feb 4, 2024
Fortune's feed description
The problem might delay deliveries of about 50 aircraft in the latest quality gaff to plague the manufacturer.
New York Post
Boeing finds more issues on about 50 undelivered 737 MAX planes (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 4, 2024
New York Post's feed description
A Boeing supplier has notified the embattled company that it discovered “non-conformance” with the way some holes were drilled onto the fuselages of some 50 undelivered 737 MAX planes, according to reports.
NBC News
Boeing finds problems with fuselages on its 737 jets in latest manufacturing issue (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 4, 2024
NBC News's feed description
Boeing reported another problem with fuselages on its 737 jets that might delay deliveries of about 50 aircraft in the latest quality gaff to plague the manufacturer.
Jalopnik
Boeing's 737 Max Jets Have Another Issue (opens Jalopnik)
Published Feb 4, 2024
Jalopnik's feed description
A supplier found more issues with holes drilled into the 737 Max's fuselage.
Forbes
Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems Tackle Mis-Drilled Holes 737 MAX Set Back (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 4, 2024
Forbes's feed description
With the findings of new production faults, Boeing faces additional delays in its 737 MAX production while confronting criticism from customers.