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Traveled Work Continues to Hamper Boeing 737 Wichita Production
Out-of-sequence manufacturing, commonly known as traveled work, continues to present significant hurdles at the former Spirit AeroSystems facility in Wichita, Kansas. Boeing recently reacquired the plant to tighten quality control and stabilize the 737 assembly line, but workers report that out-of-order tasks remain a stubborn issue. Eliminating these manufacturing bottlenecks is essential for Boeing to safely increase its narrowbody production rates. For commercial pilots waiting on fleet expansions, these factory delays translate directly into slower delivery schedules and prolonged capacity constraints at major airlines.