Key Boeing supplier Mitsubishi Heavy runs into virus turbulence

Monthlong shutdown of Nagoya plant exposes depth of risks

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by All Nippon Airways: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries supplies wingboxes for the model.

AZUSA KAWAKAMI, ANNU NISHIOKA and TASUKU IKEDA, Nikkei staff writers

April 24, 2020 04:10 JST

TOKYO/NAGOYA -- After long enjoying its role as a major component supplier for Boeing's flagship 787 Dreamliner, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is now finding its dependence on the U.S. aircraft builder has more of the makings of a nightmare in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.