Boeing has stopped deliveries of some 737 MAX airliners after the discovery of noncompliant parts in structures supplied by contractor Spirit Aerosystems. Reuters is reporting that the issue is with fittings that attach the tail to the fuselage being installed incorrectly. "We have notified the FAA of the issue and are working to conduct inspections and replace the non-conforming fittings where necessary," Boeing said in a statement. The FAA has accepted Boeing's assessment that there is no safety-of-flight issue and the in-service aircraft can continue flying.
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