General Dynamics faced challenges in Q3 due to defective components, which affected aircraft deliveries and led to the exchange of up to 16 parts per plane. Despite these setbacks, the supplier is cooperating to provide replacements. CEO Phebe Novakovic noted that labor costs and schedules were negatively impacted, but the issues are being resolved. The company delivered only four Gulfstream G700s instead of the planned 16, also falling short on other models. Overall, General Dynamics aims to deliver about 42 G700s by year-end, although supply chain support remains a critical concern.

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