Boeing to Open New 737 Max Production Line, Aiming for 52 Jets per Month
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Boeing to launch new 737 Max assembly line in Everett, WA on July 6, targeting 52 jets/month by next year, despite FAA production caps due to past safety issues.
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Why It Matters
Boeing aims to recover from past safety and production issues with the 737 Max.
Boeing will open a new 737 Max production line in Everett, WA, on July 6, aiming to increase production to 52 jets/month by next year. CEO Kelly Ortberg announced this on CNBC, citing a "carbon copy" of their Renton line. The new line starts with the 737 Max 10, expected to be FAA-certified by year’s end. Current production is capped at 47/month due to FAA limits following a January 2024 safety incident. Ortberg expressed optimism about resetting Boeing’s track record, ensuring stability over speed. Long-term, Boeing aims for 63 jets/month if supply chains support it.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
737 Max production reaches 52/month by 2027
Likely · Within weeks
FAA certifies 737 Max 10 by end of 2026
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Will the FAA approve the 737 Max 10 by year's end?
- Can the supply chain support the increased production rate?
