Boeing warned that it would reduce the deliveries of its 737 Max airplane due to supply chain issues.
Boeing said a supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, informed the aircraft
manufacturer there was a problem with the manufacturing process used on
two fittings in aft fuselages.
- Boeing said the issue affects certain 737 Max 8 planes, its most popular aircraft model.
- The issue also impacts certain 737 Max 7, 737 8200, and P-8 planes.
- Boeing noted that the issue was not an immediate safety issue and that in-service planes could continue operating safely.
- Boeing said the issue would affect a significant number of undelivered 737 MAX airplanes, both in production and in storage.
