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Boeing In Talks To Acquire Spirit Aero Systems

Boeing's potential acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems signifies a strategic move in the aviation sector with far-reaching implications.

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Up First briefing: Senate unveils immigration bill; rain, winds batter California

Bipartisan Senate negotiators release a $118 billion border bill. Storms leave hundreds of thousands of Californians without electricity.

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Why problems at a key Boeing supplier may help explain the company's 737 Max 9 mess

Federal investigators are scrutinizing Spirit AeroSystems, a major Boeing supplier based in Kansas, as they try to understand why a fuselage panel blew off an Alaska Airlines jet in midair last month.

WEKU

Boeing may delay more 737 Max deliveries after incorrectly drilled holes found

Emirates Airlines boss says manufacturer ‘in last chance saloon’ as supplier Spirit AeroSystems finds new production glitch

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Amid scrutiny, Boeing promises more quality checks. But is it enough?

The aircraft maker is under renewed pressure to strengthen quality management across its production lines. But critics say a fundamental cultural shift is needed.

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The FAA is tightening oversight of Boeing and will audit production of the 737 Max 9

Regulators say they're increasing control of Boeing production after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 jet, and will re-examine whether the company can be trusted to assess the safety of its own planes.

WEKU

A recent lawsuit alleges 'excessive' defects at Boeing parts supplier

The lawsuit doesn't specifically mention door plug systems like the one that failed last week. But it adds to the scrutiny of Spirit AeroSystems, which has been linked to other problems.

WEKU

Boeing 737 Max: What is the future for the troubled plane?

The aircraft is under scrutiny following a terrifying incident at 16,000ft. Simon Calder investigates whether Boeing’s most successful jet will be able to stay flying amid safety concerns

The Independent UK

How the Alaska Airlines flight will impact the future of air travel

In the short term, experts say passengers should anticipate flight cancellations, writes Michelle Del Rey

The Independent UK

Boeing's Woes Deepen as Door Plug Issues Persist

Boeing faces mounting pressure as investigations into the blowout on an Alaska Airlines plane reveal potential quality issues with subcontractor Spirit Aer...

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Investigation into why a panel blew off a Boeing Max 9 jet focuses on missing bolts

Federal regulators are extending the grounding of some Boeing jets after an Alaska Airlines plane lost a side panel last week

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2 major airlines find loose bolts, other problems on grounded Boeing jets

About 170 planes were grounded after the "door plug" on a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight. United and Alaska are the two big U.S. carriers that fly Boeing jets with door plugs.

The Guardian - UK

Boeing shares fall after door panel blown out of plane mid-flight

Parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems also affected after US regulators ground 737 Max 9s with door plugs

The Independent UK

Explainer: Missing door 'plug' may hold vital clues to how a gaping hole blew open on a jetliner

Few people thought much about “plugs” that seal unused exits on planes until one of them failed and blew a hole in an Alaska Airlines jet

The Independent UK

Spirit Aerosystems, major airlines supplier, suspends plant operations after labor contract rejected

Spirit Aerosystems, a major supplier to the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers, is suspending operations at a critical Kansas plant after union workers there rejected a proposed four-year contract and authorized a strike

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Find out who won at the Made in Scotland Awards 2023

Seventh edition of this annual event rewarded innovative businesses making things in Scotland

Chicago Sun-Times

Production problems at Boeing spill over into summer travel

CEO David Calhoun reports that inspections and repairs of fuselage parts will slow the delivery of 737 Max jets in time for the peak summer travel season.

The Independent UK

Boeing production problem spills over into summer travel

Boeing’s latest setback with production issues means airlines will have fewer planes than they expected to handle big crowds of travelers this summer

Fortune

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has charted a path back to profitability–but ongoing supply chain issues seem plane crazy

Calhoun has gotten the company back on track–but the specter of persistent supply chain woes means more turbulence could be on the horizon.

Birmingham Post

Spirit AeroSystems to work on vertical takeoff aircraft development

Known as Skyworks Vertijet, the aircraft will be capable of flying 400 miles an hour

Daily Record

Firms join forces to boost satellite launch ambitions at Prestwick Spaceport

The two firms rubber stamped the deal during a Ministerial visit to the site.

Benzinga

Spirit AeroSystems Clocks 30% Revenue Growth In Q1

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR) reported first-quarter revenue growth of 30% year-over-year to $1.18 billion, beating the consensus of $1.09 billion. This increase reflects higher production deliveries on the Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) 737, Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) A220, and Airbus A320 programs and increased Aftermarket revenue, partially offset by lower production volume on the Boeing 787 program.…

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