Wichita ? Boeing Co. has called a recess to contract negotiations with a union representing more than 700 engineers in Wichita. Boeing spokesman Jarrod Bartlett said Friday that the pause will give the aircraft manufacturer a chance to look at a counter-offer from the Wichita unit of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace. He said no additional negotiations are scheduled.

Contract talks between the Chicago-based Boeing and SPEEA began Nov. 17, and union negotiators rejected an initial contract offer.