Boeing Acquires Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing acquires Spirit AeroSystems, one of its key suppliers, in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.7 billion to improve oversight and control of manufacturing operations. The deal marks a shift from Boeing's outsourcing strategy and aims to address quality control issues highlighted by recent incidents.

Boeing Improving Training for 737 Max Assembly

Boeing is changing how it trains new recruits at the factory near Seattle where it assembles the 737 Max to improve quality control after a midair incident. The company is adding more hands-on training, a formal mentoring program, and revising training materials.

Boeing's Safety and Quality Control Issues

Boeing faces scrutiny from the FAA after a door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max, leading to a 90-day review and a promise of sweeping changes to manufacturing operations to improve safety and quality control.

Safety concerns with Boeing 787 jets

Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour believes all 787 jets should be grounded for safety checks due to serious concerns about production and quality control processes, but Boeing refutes these claims and says the 787 Dreamliner is safe.

Boeing 737 Max plane incidents and production quality concerns

Recent incidents involving Boeing 737 Max planes have raised concerns about the company's production quality and safety measures. Reports suggest a decline in safety standards and an increase in production pressures, leading to potential compromises in quality and safety. Boeing has announced leadership changes and efforts to address quality-control issues.

Boeing's Impact on U.S. Airline Industry

Boeing's largest U.S. airline customers are facing disruptions in their 2024 network plans due to the manufacturer's growing regulatory and legal problems, resulting in significant delays in aircraft production and delivery schedules.

Boeing Safety Concerns

Boeing faces increased scrutiny and safety concerns after a series of incidents, including a near-catastrophic event on an Alaska Airlines flight. The company is taking immediate actions to improve safety and quality, following an FAA audit that identified non-compliance issues.

Quality Control Problems at Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems

FAA audit finds quality control problems at Boeing and its supplier Spirit AeroSystems, including missing bolts that caused a door plug to blow out in midair. Boeing given 90 days to address issues. Talks of Boeing acquiring Spirit AeroSystems are in progress.

FDA Inspection Findings at Neuralink

FDA inspectors found problems with record keeping and quality controls for animal experiments at Elon Musk's Neuralink, raising concerns about attention to detail and quality assurance practices.

Boeing 737 Max Quality Control Issues

Boeing 737 Max faces quality control issues and design flaws, leading to concerns among pilots and regulators. Critics point to rushed production and ongoing safety concerns, with the FAA giving Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan for improvements.