Boeing 737 Production Resumes After Two-Month Halt
Boeing has resumed production of its 737 Max aircraft after a 53-day machinists strike caused a halt in operations. The aerospace giant restarted production in its Renton, Washington factory last Friday, following the resolution of the strikes at its manufacturing plants in the Pacific Northwest.
According to Reuters, analysts from the Jefferies investment firm predict that Boeing will produce an average of 29 737 Max jets per month in 2025. This comes after the company aimed to produce 38 jets per month prior to the strikes, which had brought production down to 42 jets per month.
Over 30,000 machinists from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union initiated the strikes to demand better pay and benefits. The strikes were resolved through a new contract agreement, allowing Boeing to resume production after careful preparation and training.
Boeing delivered 92 737s in the third quarter of 2024, totaling 229 for the year. In comparison, Airbus aims to produce 75 A320-series jets per month by October 2027, as stated in its Q3 earnings report.
It’s good news for Boeing as they get back on track with their 737 Max production, and we can look forward to seeing more of these jets in the skies in the coming years.
