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Bridge that collapsed on June 24 poses logistical challenges for Boeing
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 7/11/2023
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Boeing is facing yet another challenge in the production of the 737 MAX, but this time it is a logistical challenge. The railroad bridge over the Yellowstone River collapsed and collapsed on June 24. Since then, Boeing has been forced to look for a solution to continue receiving the fuselages of the 737 MAX and P-8 Poseidon at its factories in Washington.
The fuselages are transported by rail between Spirit AeroSystems, which makes structures such as wings, horizontal and vertical stabilizers, in Wichita, Kansas, and Renton, Washington.
While the bridge is not rebuilt, Boeing has used alternatives, such as transport by trucks. Once the trucks cross the Yellowstone River, the fuselages can be transferred to a train and transported to Renton, Washington to be fully assembled.
US government sources say the bridge should be repaired within weeks. It is unclear how or if this will affect production of new 737 MAX aircraft.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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