Boeing drops GNK as supplier for 737, still expects delivery by 2017

(Reuters) - Boeing Co said it has dropped GKN PLC as the supplier for its 737 MAX jetliner, while it reaffirmed its expectation for delivery of the jet to customers beginning in 2017. Boeing spokesman Doug Alder, in a statement on Tuesday, said the company has made design changes to the 737 and is in negotiations with the new supplier. The Wall Street Journal had first reported the supplier change, saying that Boeing cancelled its contract with GKN to supply engine thrust reversers, causing Boei