(Reuters) - Boeing Co's suppliers are bracing for a possible halt in production of the 737 MAX, as the grounding of the planemaker's fast-selling aircraft is pushed into 2020, possibly resulting in lost revenues and adding to billions of dollars in costs. Boeing has continued to purchase parts from some suppliers at a production rate higher than its own, in order to keep the supply chain fluid and avoid major disruptions when the MAX returns to service. Analysts say a suspension of MAX production would pressure suppliers, depending on the sales exposure they have to Boeing. Spirit AeroSystemsThe aero parts maker gets nearly 80% of revenue from Boeing. It makes the MAX fuselage, pylons, thrust reverser, wing leading edges and engine nacelles.

Source: International New York Times December 16, 2019 17:16 UTC