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“Aerospace Industry Struggles to Deal with Fallout from US Factory Fire”
• The US aerospace industry is grappling with the aftermath of a massive factory fire in the US.
• The industry is reportedly unable to operate due to the fire, causing significant disruptions in operations.
• The fire has led to a significant drop in the number of aircraft in the US, causing significant economic losses.
• The industry is also grappling with the potential impact on its operations, with some companies reducing their operations and others reducing their operations.
• The industry is also grappling with the potential impact on its supply chain, with some companies reducing their operations and others reducing their supply chain.
• The industry is also grappling with the potential impact on its operations and the potential impact on its operations.
Boeing’s Supply Chain Impact and SPS Factory Fire
• Boeing and Safran are assessing the impact of the fire on their supply chain.
• Safran is seeking alternative sources to purchase parts from SPS.
• GE Aerospace is considering alternative manufacturing sites and backup suppliers.
• SPS, a significant supplier to Europe’s Airbus, is expected to have limited impact on operations.
• SPS, part of Berkshire Hathaway-owned Precision Castparts Corp, is specialized in high-strength nuts and bolts for engines, wings, fuselages, and landing gear.
• The fire has left a production gap, causing potential competition to secure supplies.
• Other fastener companies are receiving requests for parts from SPS, with some high-value and complex parts only produced by SPS.
• Bombardier, a Canadian business jet maker, has told Reuters that most of its parts can be sourced elsewhere.
