Boeing enters 737 MAX MRO agreement with Spirit AeroSystems

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Boeing Global Services announced Tuesday a new agreement with Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. and its affiliates to combine aftermarket resources, expanding the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) footprint in support of nacelle and flight control repairs for the global 737 MAX fleet.

"With this agreement, Boeing Global Services is strategically positioned to assist all 737 MAX operators by providing lease and exchange programs to respond quickly to unforeseen events," said Mini Desai, vice president of Commercial Spares and Managed Parts at Boeing Global Services. "Our business serves our customer base beyond the sale of aircraft, and now we can expand lease and exchange support for aerostructures with Spirit AeroSystems."