Posted 8/24/2023, 12:58:00 AM

New Boeing 737 MAX supplier defect to delay aircraft deliveries

Boeing has announced a new quality issue with its 737 MAX planes, involving supplier Spirit AeroSystems, resulting in improperly drilled holes on the aft pressure bulkhead, which could lead to a delay in deliveries and potentially cause the company to miss its annual delivery target.

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