Overview

• Virgin Galactic has filed a countersuit against Boeing, blaming the aerospace giant for the failure of their partnership to develop a new mothership aircraft for space tourism.
• The dispute centers on allegations of poor quality control and mismanagement by Boeing, which Virgin Galactic claims resulted in 'shoddy and incomplete' work product.
• Virgin Galactic alleges Boeing failed to meet contractual obligations and is seeking damages, arguing Boeing's work was so deficient it required complete rework in some instances.
• Boeing had previously sued Virgin Galactic, accusing it of misappropriating trade secrets related to the mothership project.
• The legal battle adds to Boeing's recent troubles, including safety issues and scandals, as it prepares for the delayed launch of its Starliner spacecraft.