Virgin Galactic Countersues Boeing, Cites Poor Performance in Mothership Project

Virgin Galactic escalates legal battle with Boeing, alleging 'shoddy and incomplete' work led to the termination of their space tourism partnership.

Virgin Galactic has filed a countersuit against Boeing, blaming the aerospace giant for the failure of their partnership to develop a new mothership aircraft for space tourism.
The dispute centers on allegations of poor quality control and mismanagement by Boeing, which Virgin Galactic claims resulted in 'shoddy and incomplete' work product.
Virgin Galactic alleges Boeing failed to meet contractual obligations and is seeking damages, arguing Boeing's work was so deficient it required complete rework in some instances.
Boeing had previously sued Virgin Galactic, accusing it of misappropriating trade secrets related to the mothership project.
The legal battle adds to Boeing's recent troubles, including safety issues and scandals, as it prepares for the delayed launch of its Starliner spacecraft.