More Trouble for Boeing Max

Boeing has uncovered more trouble at the production level of the 737 Max that will force the aerospace giant to rework some 50 aircraft before they can be delivered.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, February 05, 2024 at 01:44 PM ET

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The Boeing 737 Max in flight. [Courtesy: Boeing]

Key Takeaways:

Boeing has discovered improperly drilled holes in approximately 50 undelivered 737 Max aircraft, requiring rework and causing delays in their delivery.
The issue was identified by an employee at Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier, leading Boeing to reaffirm its commitment to strict quality control, both internally and with its suppliers.
This new manufacturing flaw adds to ongoing scrutiny over Boeing's production quality, following the recent Alaska Airlines door plug incident and previous 737 Max safety concerns.

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Boeing has uncovered more trouble at the production level of the 737 Max that will force the aerospace giant to rework some 50 aircraft before they can be delivered.

On Sunday, Boeing employees received a memo from Stan Deal, the head of the company’s commercial aircraft division, stating that last week an employee at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas—the makers of the fuselages for the 737—noted an issue with improperly drilled holes.