Allegations of Excessive Defects at Boeing 737 Max Supplier Spark Further Scrutiny
WICHITA, Kan. – Court documents have revealed allegations of quality control issues at Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier for Boeing’s 737 Max planes. A former quality-control inspector reported finding a high number of defects at a Kansas plant. The allegations come in the wake of a recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9, where the fuselage suffered a blowout mid-flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all Max 9 jets with similar door plugs after the incident and has launched an investigation into Boeing. Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of … Read more