Zacks Equity Research June 04, 2019
The Boeing Company (BA - Free Report) is in the news once again as problems related to its bestselling 737 jets resurfaced yet again. This time, the problems came in the form of manufacturing defects in slat track assemblies on some of the 737 airplanes. The company recently issued a statement to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) noting certain wing components for its grounded 737 Max passenger plane and prior model 737 Next Generation (NG), which may have been improperly manufactured.
A Brief Note on the Potential Wing Problems
The manufacturing defects in the slat tracks, which modify the lift and drag characteristics of the plane's wing during takeoffs and landings, are the latest addition to the ongoing problems of Boeing’s 737 jets. If not replaced, this could result in a degraded aircraft performance during takeoff and landing due to the loss of lift.
Moreover, operating the 737 Max at high speeds could result in further damage to the rest of the wing and the fuselage system. Per FAA, 32 Boeing Next Generation and 33 Boeing Max aircraft are currently affected in the United States, whereas the worldwide figures increased to 133 and 179, respectively.
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