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Boeing will rework about 50 737 planes at its Renton factory due to a nonconformance issue flagged by a supplier regarding the drilling of two holes in the fuselages, which is not an immediate flight safety issue but requires inspections and rework. This could lead to delays in near-term 737 deliveries, but Boeing is committed to delivering perfect airplanes every time.
Apple is rumored to switch to a 10x tetraprism lens for future iPhone models, potentially expanding on the maximum supported lossless zoom. However, the company is said to have replaced LG Innotek as a supplier for this lens with a Luxshare subsidiary. The reason for the change is undisclosed, but it may be related to pricing, quantity, or quality issues. LG Innotek may still supply Apple with 5x zoom actuators for another year, but after that, the partnership may not be renewed. LG Innotek is also rumored to be involved in testing under-display camera technology for Apple.
A supplier of critical components for Tesla's Model Y in Sweden, Hydro Extrusions, has joined the ongoing strike by Swedish unions in support of the IF Metall strike. Around 50 workers at the company have set down their tools, potentially causing disruption to the delivery of aluminum profiles for the Model Y to Giga Berlin. While the company is not directly involved in the dispute, the workers have joined the strike as a sympathy action. The move could have long-term negative consequences for Hydro Extrusions, as Tesla may be able to quickly replace the parts and bring on other suppliers. Unions in Norway have also threatened to stop unloading Tesla vehicles in ports if the strike continues, potentially escalating the situation further.
Boeing has stopped deliveries of its 737 MAX aircraft due to a parts compliance issue from a supplier, causing the company's stock to drop.