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Spirit AeroSystems has announced a new round of temporary layoffs affecting 250 to 300 employees for two to three weeks. This comes after similar furloughs last month, which were due to surplus parts production on two Boeing 737 programs. Some of the previously affected workers may be impacted again.
The company is a key subcontractor in Boeing's 737 MAX program, responsible for producing fuselages. Recent improvements have increased Spirit's monthly production from 21 to 31 fuselages, though this still falls short of the target of 38 per month.
Spirit shareholders approved an acquisition by Boeing following its announcement in summer 2024. Irene Esteves, Spirit's Chief Financial Officer, stated: "Our shareholders' resounding approval today represents an important milestone in our carefully planned merger with Boeing."
