"Boeing Faces Further Production Delays Due to 737 Fuselage Issues"
Boeing has reported a new problem with the fuselages of its 737 aircraft, adding to the list of issues the company has faced with its popular jetliners.
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"Boeing's Ongoing Challenges: More Issues Found with 737 MAX Fuselages"
Boeing has discovered misdrilled holes on some 737 Max fuselages, prompting plans to rework about 50 undelivered airplanes. While the issue does not pose immediate safety concerns, it could delay near-term deliveries. The problem was identified by an employee at Spirit AeroSystems, the fuselage manufacturer, and has led Boeing to dedicate time to focus on quality inspections at its Renton, Wash., factory. This comes as Boeing faces heightened scrutiny following a recent door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight and ongoing fallout from the 737 Max's previous grounding due to flight-control system issues.
"Boeing Discovers New Quality Issues with Undelivered 737 Fuselages"
Boeing has found "non-conformance" in the way some holes were drilled in about 50 undelivered 737 jets, prompting the need for rework on these planes. While not an immediate flight safety issue, the company has been under scrutiny since a door plug fell out of a 737 Max 9 in January, leading the FAA to increase its oversight and begin an immediate audit of Boeing's production and manufacturing.