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. Top News · Mar 2, 2024
Spirit Aerosystems Shares Surge On Report Of Possible Boeing Buy Shares of Spirit AeroSystems surged Friday following a report it could be bought by Boeing as the aviation giant seeks to right itself amid its latest safety crisis. International Business Times · Mar 1, 2024
NTSB says key bolts were missing from the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 According to preliminary investigation findings released by NTSB investigators on Tuesday, four key bolts were "missing" when a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 in midair last month. WEKU · Feb 6, 2024
Boeing Faces Delays as 737 Fuselage Quality Issue Emerges Discover the latest quality issue plaguing Boeing as misdrilled holes in fuselages may delay deliveries of 50 aircraft. Find out more in this informative a... Top News · Feb 5, 2024
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. WEKU · Feb 5, 2024
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 · Feb 5, 2024
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024
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. WEKU · Jan 17, 2024
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 · Jan 12, 2024
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 · Jan 12, 2024
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 · Jan 10, 2024
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 · Jan 10, 2024
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... Top News · Jan 9, 2024
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 The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
WEKU · Jan 8, 2024 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 · Jan 8, 2024 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 · Jan 8, 2024 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 · Jun 22, 2023 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
Insider UK · May 19, 2023 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 · Apr 19, 2023 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 · Apr 18, 2023 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 · Apr 17, 2023 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 · Mar 31, 2023 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 · Mar 22, 2023 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 · May 4, 2022 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.…