Boeing 737 Manufacturing Quality

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Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are working to improve manufacturing quality after a door plug incident on an Alaska Airlines jet. There has been a history of pressure to keep costs low and production rates high, leading to quality issues. Spirit has made improvements in quality but faces challenges due to layoffs and slower production.

Key Points

  • Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems working to rebuild trust after door plug incident
  • Pressure to keep costs low led to quality issues
  • Spirit has made improvements in quality
  • Challenges due to layoffs and slower production rates

Pros

  • Efforts to improve manufacturing quality after incidents
  • Increase in quality by Spirit AeroSystems
  • Plans for reintegration of Boeing and Spirit

Cons

  • History of pressure to keep costs low affecting quality
  • Challenges due to layoffs and slower production rates