“For us to get overly anxious about that, I think it's a silly prospect.”Boeing should focus on existing competition and position itself to "win that technology race," Calhoun said.
Chinese airlines began returning the 737 MAX to service earlier this year.
Although all Chinese users have restarted 737 flights, deliveries of the jet have been stalled amid friction between the United States and China.
Spirit has been the source of several problems that have stalled Boeing deliveries in recent years, including an ongoing 737 MAX bracket installation flaw that slowed deliveries since it was discovered in April.
“We are disappointed with every next issue that occurs that limits our rates and slows us down,” Calhoun said.
Persons:
Dave Calhoun, Calhoun, ” Calhoun, “, Valerie Insinna, Ben Klayman, Matthew Lewis
Organizations:
Boeing Co, U.S, planemaker, Airbus, China Eastern Airlines, SS, Commercial Aviation Corp of China, Boeing, Paris Air, Thomson
Locations:
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, China, Shanghai, Beijing, United States, Charleston , South Carolina, U.S