Boeing's 777 Freighter Production Line Idle for Two Months Due to Supplier Dispute

Boeing's 777 freighter production line has been idle for nearly two months, reportedly due to a dispute with a small Florida supplier, Vaero, over a single "indispensable" wing part. This operational disruption is estimated to cost Boeing up to $6.5 million per day. While a settlement was reached in late September, production had not restarted by Friday, October 23, according to Boeing workers. The company is now attempting to manufacture the rib kit itself.