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Boeing has announced plans to significantly increase production of its 737 MAX aircraft. The company aims to produce 38 units per month by 2025, with a goal to triple this rate by 2027. These plans come after a year marked by various challenges, including the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug incident in January and subsequent groundings.
During an earnings call in April, Boeing's CFO Brian West stated that production was intentionally slowed below 38 units per month to focus on quality and safety improvements. "Production will remain below 38 per month for the first half of the year and will be higher in the second half," West said, emphasizing collaboration with the FAA.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been firm on not allowing Boeing to increase production until quality issues are resolved. A spokesperson for Boeing confirmed ongoing efforts to work closely with suppliers and customers to support production plans.
