Spirit AeroSystems announces layoffs amid Boeing strike
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 driven 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…