How much repercusion will this have in the US? (sp?)
The main repercussion of all this will be more orders for Boeing...
All it means is that contractors will be responsible for larger sub-assemblies. Including dealing with sub-contractors, assembly, inspection, etc. Far less work then needs be done/arranged at final assembly point.
Good job...now you just fired a bunch of socialists...but they are still putting together the planes..now lets see..one loose bolt here....minus a screw here...yeah right ..I am getting on one of those planes....