Overview

• Boeing is preparing suppliers and pursuing clearance to raise monthly 737 MAX production from the current cap of 38 to 42 as soon as October, according to Bloomberg reporting relayed by ch-aviation.
• The FAA said on Sept. 26 it had not received a formal rate request and indicated any increase would trigger extensive onsite inspections and scenario-based reviews.
• Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said he is fairly confident the FAA will allow a move to 42 this month and expects a further step to 48 per month by March or April 2026, while cautioning timelines could still slip.
• Boeing has told partners it does not foresee supply chain constraints preventing a lift to 42 per month by year-end.
• Industry reports discuss potential additional rate increases through 2026 toward the low-50s per month, though those targets remain unconfirmed.