Supplier dispute reportedly prolongs Boeing freighter production halt
Reuters reported that Boeing ($BA)’s dispute with supplier Vaero has halted 777 freighter production for nearly two months and disrupted 767 output, including KC-46 tankers. Workers said 777 assembly remained stopped despite a September settlement. Boeing’s earlier court complaint put disruption costs at up to $6.5 million daily. Boeing is reportedly seeking to make the affected wing components internally. The 777X is unaffected. Boeing declined comment, and Vaero did not respond to Reuters. The