WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A large order for up to 30 Boeing 737 MAX jets could be good news for workers at Wichita’s Spirit AeroSystems.
AviLease has placed its first direct order for Boeing planes. The deal includes a firm purchase for 20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more.
Spirit AeroSystems builds the fuselage for the planes. Spirit began laying off 250-350 workers on Monday because of a backlog in the 737 program…