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

Record ID: 1449477

  • Title: Spirit AeroSystems to freeze parts production for 737 MAX as Boeing woes spread
  • Date: 20th December 2019
  • Summary: WICHITA, KANSAS, UNITED STATES (DECEMBER 17, 2019) (REUTERS) VARIOUS AERIALS OF THE SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS INC. FACILITY INCLUDING ITS COMPANY NAME/LOGO ON THE SIDE OF A BUILDING AND FUSELAGES SITTING IN STORAGE
  • Embargoed: 3rd January 2020 20:14
  • Keywords: Boeing's top supplier Kansas MAX suppliers Spirit AeroSystems Wichita fuselages grounded 737 MAX jets
  • Location: WICHITA, KANSAS, UNITED STATES
  • City: WICHITA, KANSAS, UNITED STATES
  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Company News Markets,Economic Events
  • Reuters ID: LVA002BAS7Y2V
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: Boeing's top supplier, Wichita, Kansas-based Spirit AeroSystems Inc., said on Friday (December 20) 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.
    The planemaker had so far shielded major MAX suppliers from a financial hit following the grounding, continuing to purchase parts from suppliers at a rate higher than its own, in order to keep the supply chain running and avoid major disruptions when the MAX returns to service.
    (Production: Mana Rabiee)
  • Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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