WASHINGTON- Boeing rejected claims about fluctuations in its 737 MAX production on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, following an industry report that suggested the company had reached and then fallen below key manufacturing targets.
As per Reuters, Boeing must reach its 38 jets per month production limit, set by the FAA after last year’s in-flight blowout incident, for the company to recover from its numerous recent crises.
737 Max; Renton Factory; 1st 737 Max on line; Aerial View from Front; K66444-03 | Photo: BoeingBoeing 737 MAX Production Rate
The aerospace manufacturer directly contested a report from aviation news service The Air Current, which claimed Boeing’s output of its best-selling jet had reached 38 planes in February before dropping to 31 per month due to delays in fitting wing systems.
A Boeing spokesperson stated the 737 program had not achieved a rate of 38 aircraft per month so far this year, and production had not been reduced. The company did not specify the current production rate or address the reported wing production issues.
“Our team continues to focus on production stability and quality as we methodically increase 737 production.”
Boeing Spokesperson
According to The Air Current, Boeing faced significant problems with unfinished assembly tasks in wing systems installation, with issues continuing through March.
The publication reported that Boeing was recruiting help from across its factory and slowing parts of its manufacturing process to allow workers to address the bottleneck.
People familiar with the situation described the delays as “a significant backlog,” according to the report.
Photo- Meutia Chaerani; Wikimedia CommonsProduction Goals
Boeing’s production of the 737 MAX remains capped at 38 aircraft monthly by the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA). This restriction was imposed following the mid-air blowout of a door plug on an Alaska Airlines (AS) jet in early 2023, which prompted a comprehensive review of Boeing’s quality systems.
Despite current challenges, Boeing has expressed plans to return to a production rate of 38 jets monthly before advancing to 42 later this year, pending regulatory approval.
Ryanair (FR) CEO Michael O’Leary, who receives regular updates as one of Boeing’s largest customers, stated last week that Boeing produced 32 MAX jets in March and aims to reach 38 monthly by late April.
O’Leary further revealed to Reuters that Boeing targets production rates of 42 monthly by September or October, with plans to reach 48 within 12-18 months.
The production rate remains critical to Boeing’s financial recovery as the company works to overcome multiple manufacturing and safety crises while rebuilding trust with airlines, passengers, and regulators.
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