Boeing Holds 737 Output at 42 a Month as It Prioritizes Safety Fixes

Overview

• Commercial chief Stephanie Pope said the company will stabilize current 737 and 787 build rates before any ramp, declining to set a timeline for the next targets of 47 and 10 per month.
• Boeing is producing 42 737s monthly and is nearing a rate of 8 per month on the 787, with Pope saying the trend of industrial failures is declining.
• The stabilization plan centers on six goals agreed with the FAA, including curbing supplier shortages and out‑of‑sequence work.
• A new Everett “north line” is being prepared to support higher 737 throughput but will not be needed until output moves toward the pre‑COVID benchmark of 52 per month.
• Pope also confirmed regulatory approval to enter the next, key certification test phase for the delayed 777X as Boeing focuses on transparent engagement with airlines ahead of the Dubai Airshow.