Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) and Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc (NYSE:SPR) reportedly jointly expanded the scope of their ongoing inspections of 737 Max 8 aircraft-related production defects.
An FAA spokesman confirmed that "aware of the issue and are working it through our regular oversight process. There is no immediate safety concern," as per the report.
Spirit Aerosystems said the issue involves elongated fastener holes on the aft pressure bulkhead on certain models of the 737 fuselage that it produces.
Price Action: BA shares are trading lower by 2.8% at $185.90 premarket on the last check Friday.
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