Boeing to Shut Down Facility for a Day
The quality stand-downs will start at the Renton, Washington, factory.
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United Airlines Says It’s Disappointed in Boeing
The jet manufacturer has outlined steps for production improvement.
Boeing Bolstering Its Quality Inspections
The company’s Commercial Airplane Division is focusing on quality assurance of the 737 production line.
Boeing Subcontractor Scrutinized Over Door Plug Failure
Employees of Spirit AeroSystems allege poor quality control in legal filing.
Boeing: Extra Holes Drilled in 737 Max Pressure Bulkheads
Boeing inspectors reportedly found bulkheads with “hundreds” of misaligned and duplicated holes.
Boeing Slows 737 Max Deliveries Because of Parts ‘Quality Issue’
The issue is expected to affect ‘a significant number’ of undelivered aircraft but is not an immediate flight safety concern, according to Boeing.
Manufacturing Shutdowns Cascade To Affect Wichita’s OEMs
The Coronavirus may be taking its time to mark a significant number of confirmed cases in the midwestern US, but the aviation manufacturing industry in Wichita, Kansas, is already suffering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on its workforce. Manufacturers, including Textron Aviation, Bombardier, and Spirit AeroSystems, have seen the effects—and express hope that the […]
Wichita State University Adds Internships to its Innovation Campus
With the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and its location in Wichita—known as the Air Capital—Wichita State University has built a legacy as a leading campus for aerospace-related studies. Now, the university plans more growth with the development of its Innovation Campus to act as an incubator for engineering research and career preparation. Industry […]
