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Boeing’s New CEO’s First Week Agenda

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We noted that the business challenges are significant, especially those related to this plane maker’s supplier network sourcing, airline customer relationships along with internal production and quality assurances practices. That reportedly included often providing visits to the factory floor and speaking directly to workers.

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Major Commercial Aircraft Supplier Labor Disruption Still Possible

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Spirit , which was spun off from Boeing in 2005, is a key supplier to both major aircraft manufacturers, Boeing , and Airbus. On Thursday, Wichita, Kansas based Spirit told workers not to report for their work shifts. Reportedly, workers are especially upset regarding existing core health insurance benefits.

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Major Commercial Aircraft Supply Network Disruption Now Avoided

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Spirit , which was spun off from Boeing in 2005, is a key supplier to both major aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus. Spirit announced it will begin restoring operations at its Wichita , Kansas facility today, Friday, June 30, and begin to fully resume production on Wednesday, July 5.,

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Boeing Reaches Agreement to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems

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Nazaire, France; of the A220’s wings and mid-fuselage in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Casablanca, Morocco; as well as of the A220 pylons in Wichita, Kansas, U.S.

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