21
Oct
As the Boeing machinists' strike drags on, Spirit AeroSystems has been forced to significantly reduce its workforce. The company confirmed the layoff of 700 employees, a decision dictated by continued production disruptions related to Boeing's suspension of operations. This development is a direct result of the unresolved labor dispute affecting Boeing, one of Spirit AeroSystems' major customers. The layoffs at Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier to Boeing, underscore the trickle-down effects of industrial actions in the aerospace sector. The company mainly produces fuselages for Boeing 737 Max planes and the strike has had a serious impact on its production schedules…