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Boeing takes on risk for excess 737 parts held at Wichita supplier

A regulatory filing from Spirit AeroSystems Inc. in Wichita offers new details on how the risks and costs of its staggered 737 production plan with the Boeing Co. are being handled.  Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced earlier this month that it would trim it.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 22nd, 2019

Emerald Aerospace CEO says Boeing deal on Air Force One cost Wichita work

The head of the former Wichita aircraft modification company hopes the dispute between Boeing and supplier GDC could mean an opportunity to start his business again......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2021

How Supplier Troubles Could Affect Boeing Stock

Not only does Boeing need to deliver finished airplanes to its airline customers, but the aerospace giant also needs to ensure that its suppliers can deliver the parts Boeing needs to build those........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstMay 8th, 2020

Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems lays off 1,450 Kansas employees

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. , a Boeing Co. and Airbus SE supplier, announced late Friday layoffs affecting about 1,450 hourly and salaried employees in its Wichita, Kansas, facilities as demand for commercial aircraft has plunged amid .....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 1st, 2020

Boeing supplier furloughs 2,300 employees on closure of Boeing facilities amid COVID-19

U.S. aero parts maker Triumph Group Inc said it was furloughing about 2,300 employees across its U.S. and European plants for two to four weeks to cut capacity linked to Boeing commercial aircraft programs amid the coronavirus outbreak......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 11th, 2020

Boeing supplier woes increase as coronavirus grounds more jets

Boeing Co's suppliers, already reeling from a 737 MAX grounding one year ago on Friday, face an even slimmer workload as flight cancellations spurred by the spreading coronavirus mean less airline demand for spare parts and services......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 13th, 2020

Boeing supplier lays off dozens amid 737 Max production halt

Senior Aerospace AMT, an aerospace supplier that makes parts for Boeing 737 Max and other jets, will lay off 72 workers later this week. The layoffs were revealed by the Washington state Employment Security Department, which said it received a WARN no.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 4th, 2020

Arlington-based supplier lays off dozens amid 737 Max production halt

Senior Aerospace AMT, an Arlington-based aerospace supplier that makes parts for Boeing 737 Max and other jets, will lay off 72 workers later this week. The layoffs were revealed by the Washington state Employment Security Department, which said it .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 4th, 2020

Another Boeing supplier is laying off workers over the 737 Max production halt, days after ousted CEO Dennis Muilenburg got a $62 million payout (GE)

REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo Another Boeing supplier is laying off staff as companies providing parts.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 14th, 2020

Another Boeing supplier is laying off workers as it scrambles to deal with the 737 Max production halt (GE)

REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo Another Boeing supplier is laying off staff as companies providing parts.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 14th, 2020

Boeing supplier Spirit to lay off more than 20% of workforce in Kansas

Spirit has some 13,000 employees in Wichita, out of 18,000 total worldwide......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJan 10th, 2020

Boeing supplier gets new 777X manufacturing equipment for expansion (Photos)

The Tacoma manufacturer of complex plastic and metal parts and components has completed the first phase of its $20 million expansion, which includes robots......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 6th, 2020

United cancels 737 MAX flights into June as Spirit AeroSystems to freeze parts production

United Airlines Co is extending its cancellations of Boeing 737 MAX flights until June 4 as Boeing's top supplier, Spirit AeroSystems Inc, said it would stop making fuselages for the grounded jets......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 20th, 2019

Spirit AeroSystems to freeze parts production for 737 MAX as Boeing woes spread

Boeing's top supplier Spirit AeroSystems Inc said on Friday it would stop making fuselages for the grounded 737 MAX jets, the first major indication of disruption spreading to the planemaker's suppliers facing thousands of potential layoffs......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 20th, 2019

Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems to suspend production of 737 MAX parts

Boeing Co's biggest supplier, Spirit AeroSystems Inc , said on Friday it would temporarily halt production of 737 MAX parts beginning Jan. 1......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 20th, 2019

One photo shows why Boeing had to shut down production of its grounded 737 Max

Reuters Striking photographs show almost 100 fuselages of Boeing 737 Max planes sitting useless at a Kansas factory parking lot. The pictures, taken at the headquarters of the supplier Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas, illustrate the prob.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 18th, 2019

Boeing 737 MAX supplier UTC not expecting more production cuts in 2019

UTC's outlook and other MAX news had shares of both Boeing Co. and Wichita's Spirit AeroSystems Inc. beginning to rebound on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 22nd, 2019

New blow to Boeing from engine delay, Airbus long-range rival takes off

Boeing suffered a fresh setback at the opening of the Paris Airshow on Monday as the U.S. planemaker's engine supplier revealed a delay affecting its all-new 777X jet, while Airbus targeted the middle of the market with a rival plane......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 17th, 2019

New Boeing jet blow at Paris as Airbus long-range A321 takes off

Boeing suffered a fresh setback at the opening of the Paris Airshow on Monday as the U.S. planemaker's engine supplier revealed a delay affecting its all-new 777X jet, while Airbus targeted the middle of the market with a rival plane......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 17th, 2019

Spirit AeroSystems won’t immediately move on next Boeing 737 increase

When the Boeing Co. eventually moves to its planned rate of 57 aircraft per month on the 737, its largest supplier on the program won’t immediately move along with it.  Spirit AeroSystems CEO Tom Gentile on Wednesday detailed the Wichita-based.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 1st, 2019

Boeing supplier AIM Aerospace names new senior vice president in Renton

AIM this winter won a contract to supply exhaust ducting for Boeing 787 aircraft. Those parts will be produced in AIM Sumner location, which is being renovated into an advanced production facility featuring more automation and smart manufacturing systems......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2019