Aircraft Production
Supply chain fragility drives fourth 737 Max line decision
Over time, Boeing's commercial airplane boss wants a four-way split across its single-aisle production...
Boeing to open 737 Max line at Everett plant
Open space for 737 Max in Everett after 787 consolidation, 777X delays & 747 sunset.
With hundreds ordered, United wonders when its new fleet will arrive
Also United has ‘handshake’ agreement for Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines for A321neo fleet.
Boeing rolls-out final 747
19,791 days after Boeing rolled out its very first 747, its last leaves the factory.
Boeing resumes 787 deliveries, but another lull looms
American Airlines takes Boeing’s first 787 since May 2021, but handovers will be scarce after initial...
Boeing slows way down on Chinese 737 Max production
Boeing’s inventory of 737 Max jets is a geopolitical parking lot.
With China recertification, Boeing pivots to ramp 737 Max output
Internally, Boeing flags engineering need as possible threat to future production increase.
787 suppliers hold shipments with Boeing assembly line ‘saturated’
FAA in early August rejected a Boeing plan to restart deliveries.
A question of profitability again hangs over Boeing’s 787
The Air Current explains Boeing's jetliner program accounting.
Boeing grapples with a ‘Pandora’s box’ on 787
The manufacturing quality inspection and rework saga for Boeing’s 787 is now nearing the one-year mark.