HERMOSILLO, Mexico—Latecoere’s Interconnection Systems Division factory here will supply wiring harnesses for Boeing 737 and 767 aircraft, including both commercial and military variants. 

WICHITA, KS — Aerospace structures manufacturer Spirit Aerosystems announced the allocation of $80 million in federal funding to bolster its production for the defense sector.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI—Boeing Corp. and KUKA Systems are hosting a day-long summit Feb. 6 to help aerospace suppliers find their niche in the supply chains of the two companies. KUKA and Boeing have identified more than 50 procurement needs for which they would like to find suppliers.

CHICAGO—Boeing is urging its suppliers to provide more visibility into their inner workings and to lower costs by 15 percent.

SEATTLE—GMN Aerospace has opened a new assembly plant here to make parts and subassemblies for Boeing.