{"id":174563,"date":"2025-05-21T13:30:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T13:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=174563"},"modified":"2025-05-21T23:23:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T23:23:46","slug":"boeing-aims-to-stabilize-737-max-production-at-38-aircraft-per-month-in-coming-two-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/05\/boeing-aims-to-stabilize-737-max-production-at-38-aircraft-per-month-in-coming-two-months.html","title":{"rendered":"Boeing Aims to Stabilize 737 MAX Production at 38 Aircraft per Month in Coming Two Months"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Boeing<\/strong> has confirmed its intention to stabilize 737 MAX <\/strong>production at 38 units per month over the next two months, according to Doug Ackerman, Vice President of Commercial Airplanes Quality, during a press conference this Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Limit Imposed by the FAA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cap of 38 aircraft per month was set by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following the January 2024 incident, where a panel detached mid-flight on a nearly new 737. Prior to the incident, MAX production had been unstable, fluctuating between 10 and 30 units monthly\u2014a reflection of the operational instability that has plagued Boeing in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining this production rate is not just a technical requirement. With losses nearing $12 billion last year, the company urgently needs to ramp up output of its best-selling aircraft to generate cash flow and stabilize its finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Measured but Steady Progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two sources close to the company told Reuters that Boeing is on track to assemble 38 units this month. Although a company spokesperson declined to confirm the figure for May, CEO Kelly Ortberg has been clear: Boeing must demonstrate it can sustain this production level for several months before requesting the FAA to lift the limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If consistency is achieved, Boeing plans to revive its strategy to add a fourth production line, as Ackerman noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safety Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The manufacturer also released its fourth annual Chief Aerospace Safety Officer (CASO) report this Wednesday, outlining progress in product safety, organizational culture, and industry collaboration. Key highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n