Posted 3/29/2024, 7:08:00 PM
Texas Launches Investigation into Boeing Supplier Spirit After 737 Issues Raise Safety Concerns
- Texas AG launches investigation into Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems regarding operations and diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) commitments
- Spirit manufactures fuselages for Boeing 737 and 787 models, facing scrutiny after 737 door plug panel blowout incident
- AG requests documents related to manufacturing defects and whether DEI commitments compromise processes
- Incident caused grounding of 737 Max 9 jets; returned after inspections found issues like misdrilled holes
- Boeing CEO visited Spirit post-incident; company confirms discussions about Boeing potentially acquiring supplier
