SAN FRANCISCO, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Boeing Global Services announced Tuesday a new agreement with Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. and its affiliates to combine aftermarket resources, expanding the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) footprint in support of nacelle and flight control repairs for the global 737 MAX fleet.

       "With this agreement, Boeing Global Services is strategically positioned to assist all 737 MAX operators by providing lease and exchange programs to respond quickly to unforeseen events," said Mini Desai, vice president of Commercial Spares and Managed Parts at Boeing Global Services. "Our business serves our customer base beyond the sale of aircraft, and now we can expand lease and exchange support for aerostructures with Spirit AeroSystems."

       Spirit AeroSystems has extensive experience with the 737 MAX as the original production manufacturer of the fuselage, thrust reverser, slats, and flaps, according to the announcement.

       "This will be the first pooling program Boeing has offered for these specific high value large structural parts. The offering was developed to expand Boeing's parts services options in response to customer needs," it said.

       "Spirit is thrilled to be selected by Boeing Global Services as its global partner for 737 MAX aerostructures repair, including Nacelles and Flight Control Services," said Kailash Krishnaswamy, senior vice president of Aftermarket Services for Spirit.

       "Over the last three years, we have expanded from a single MRO center in Wichita to five MRO centers on four continents, which will allow us to serve Boeing's global customers locally," he added.