New 737 Fuselage Issue Will Slow Production, Deliveries

February 05, 2024
Boeing 737 MAX 8
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A new issue on some Boeing 737 fuselages will slow production and require re-work on about 50 airplanes, Boeing said. The problem stems from work done at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita. Two rivet holes do not meet Boeing’s specifications and must be re-worked on affected airframes. Boeing is...

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