In a critical blow to Boeing’s recovery plan, a fire at a key parts factory in Pennsylvania has left the aerospace giant scrambling to find a backup supplier. The fire, which took days to extinguish, destroyed the plant that produced vital fasteners for Boeing’s 737 and 787 jets. This unexpected setback threatens to delay the company’s ambitious production goals, including ramping up to 38 MAX jets per month. Boeing’s CEO, Kelly Ortberg, assures that the company is on top of the situation, but with the aerospace industry already facing tight supply chains, replacing these specialized parts won’t be easy. Read more to learn how Boeing plans to navigate this crisis and keep its recovery on track.
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