Boeing Set to Boost 737 MAX Production to 42 Jets This Month
Boeing is gearing up to ramp up 737 MAX production as early as this month, as per Bloomberg reports citing insiders acquainted with the company’s plans. The aerospace giant has notified suppliers that production could escalate from the current FAA-mandated cap of 38 jets per month to 42 jets monthly in October 2025.
This production increase signifies a substantial stride in Boeing’s recovery efforts following the Alaska Airlines door plug incident in January 2024 that resulted in the current production limitations. The company is currently seeking Federal Aviation Administration approval for the move, with plans for further increases in April 2026 and late 2026 that could potentially bring monthly production to approximately 53 jets by the end of the year.
“Safety drives everything we do,” an FAA spokesperson told Bloomberg, confirming the agency will continue its oversight of Boeing’s production processes to ensure any increase is implemented safely. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg previously indicated the company was addressing one key performance indicator below threshold before requesting production approval.
The planned production ramp-up is crucial for Boeing to reduce debt, improve cash flow, and better compete with Airbus’s A320neo family, which continues to dominate global sales. Boeing shares rose 1.2% in pre-market trading following the announcement.
Source: Bloomberg