Boeing problems pile up with new manufacturing flaw found before 737 delivery

Published February 5, 2024 11:12am ET



Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems reported misdrilled holes in the fuselages of 50 undelivered 737 jets. 

Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal said in a letter to Boeing employees, reported by Reuters on Monday, that there were no immediate safety concerns and that the 737 series can continue to operate while the 50 jets get repaired. 

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