FAA Identifies Quality Control Failures at Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing enters talks to acquire Spirit AeroSystems in response to FAA audit findings, faces 90-day deadline to address quality control issues.

• The FAA's audit of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems revealed multiple instances of non-compliance with manufacturing quality control requirements.
• Boeing is in talks to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, aiming to address systemic quality-control issues and improve supply chain management.
• The FAA has given Boeing 90 days to develop a comprehensive action plan to rectify identified quality control issues.
• Boeing's potential acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems is seen as a strategic move to regain control over a significant portion of its supply chain.
• The ongoing quality control issues have led to delays in aircraft deliveries, impacting airlines and prompting negotiations for compensation.

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