Boeing Supplier Spirit AeroSystems Sues Texas AG to Block Safety Probe

The company has accused Mr. Paxton of conducting an investigation with a questionable law enforcement purpose as he looks into the company’s safety concerns. Spirit Aerosystems, a Boeing supplier, filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after he launched a safety probe into the company. The company alleges that Mr. Paxton’s request for internal documents and information is unlawful and raises legal concerns. The investigation was opened after recurring issues with airplane parts supplied to Boeing, following an incident involving an Alaskan Airlines 737 MAX. Spirit Aerosystems believes that Mr. Paxton’s requests violate the U.S. Constitution’s right against unreasonable search and seizure. The company is a critical supplier for Boeing, including the 737 MAX. The Justice Department is reviewing whether the incident breached a deferred prosecution agreement with Boeing. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is set to step down amidst increased scrutiny on the company’s safety practices. Spirit Aerosystems filed the lawsuit against Mr. Paxton on the same day that a former quality auditor, Joshua “Josh” Dean, passed away. Mr. Dean had come forward as a whistleblower against Boeing, alleging problems with the 737 MAX. The company states that Mr. Paxton’s probe has no connection to events in Texas and questions its law enforcement purpose. The supplier does not manufacture any part that failed in incidents involving Boeing 737 aircraft. Chase Smith and Reuters contributed to this report. Please rewrite this sentence.

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