Spirit AeroSystems to Lay Off 450 Workers Due to Boeing 737 Delivery Slowdown

The Wichita-based supplier cites reduced production rates following a safety incident and ongoing quality control issues.

Layoffs affect approximately 450 employees at Spirit AeroSystems' Wichita plant.
The slowdown follows a door panel incident on a Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines.
Boeing and Spirit are conducting joint inspections, delaying deliveries.
Spirit AeroSystems reported a $616.7 million loss in the first quarter of 2024.
Boeing is in talks to reacquire Spirit AeroSystems, reversing a 2005 spin-off.