Engine manufacturer Safran optimistic about Boeing 737 MAX production in 2025
The aeronautical engine manufacturer Safran has expressed great optimism regarding the production of the 737 MAX in 2025. Its CEO, Olivier Andries, assured this Friday that Boeing will achieve key milestones in the manufacturing of this aircraft model.
Promising start to the year for Boeing
Boeing had a strong start to the year in January, managing to surpass its main competitor, Airbus, in deliveries for the first time in nearly two years. This performance has reinforced confidence that the American manufacturer will be able to meet its production targets for the 737 MAX.
According to Andries, Boeing will achieve a production rate of 38 MAX aircraft per month during the first half of the year, with the expectation of reaching 42 units per month before the end of 2025. This projection is a key step in Boeing’s recovery process, bringing it closer to pre-crisis production levels.
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Role of CFM International and engine production
Safran, in partnership with GE Aerospace, is a co-owner of CFM International, the company responsible for manufacturing the LEAP engines that power the 737 MAX and some Airbus models. Andries’ statements are particularly relevant, as engine manufacturers rarely make public comments about commercial aircraft production.
In this context, Andries revealed that Boeing maintains a “three-digit stock” of LEAP-1B engines at its facilities, suggesting that the company has enough engines for at least 50 MAX aircraft.
Regulatory limitations and future prospects
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a production limit of 38 MAX aircraft per month after a poorly installed door panel blew off an Alaska Airlines plane a year ago. For this restriction to be lifted, Boeing will need to meet a series of intermediate safety metrics established by the FAA.
Currently, industry sources indicate that the company is producing fewer than 30 units of the 737 MAX per month. Although Boeing has not specified when it will reach the rate of 42 aircraft per month, CEO Kelly Ortberg told analysts that the company expects to obtain regulatory approval this year and achieve that goal by the end of 2025.
Despite these challenges, Boeing continues to work on stabilizing its systems and recovering its pre-crisis production capacity, which was around 56 units per month. With the support of key suppliers like Safran and CFM International, the company aims to solidify its position in the aerospace industry and strengthen the confidence of regulators and customers.
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