Supplier dispute stalls Boeing 777 freighter production

Reuters reported that Vaero was the sole source of a trailing-edge rib kit needed for 777 freighters. Court filings said the shortage could cost Boeing as much as $6.5 million a day, while two partly assembled aircraft were moved out of final assembly.

The companies reached a settlement in late September, but sources said 777 freighter output had not resumed by October 23. Some 767 component deliveries had restarted, and Boeing was also working to build the affected parts internally. The 777X passenger program was not affected.