Aircraft
Boeing Inks JV Deal with Detroit Seat Supplier
Moves to tackle supply delays of airliner seats

Boeing has moved to address persistent quality control problems and delivery delays involving airliner seats with a deal to create with Detroit-based automotive seating company Adient a joint venture called Adient Aerospace. Under the agreement, Boeing will control a 49.99 percent stake in the new company, established to design and manufacture seats for installation on new airplanes and as retrofits for aircraft assembled by Boeing and other commercial airplane manufacturers.