Boeing will begin building new 737 Max airplanes on July 6 at a newly opened final assembly line in Everett, Washington, according to CEO Kelly Ortberg [1]. This new facility is intended to serve as a catalyst for increasing 737 Max production to 52 jets per month, a pace Boeing expects to reach next year. Currently, the company is producing 47 Max aircraft per month, having ramped up from 42 earlier in the year [1].
Despite Boeing's ambitions to boost output and deliveries of the 737 Max, production remains capped by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA imposed these limits following a door plug incident on an Alaska Airlines plane in January 2024, which led to extensive reviews of Boeing's safety and quality processes [1].
Boeing leadership, including Ortberg, has set a long-term goal to reach a production rate of 63 Max jets per month, contingent on supply chain capabilities [1]. The new Everett assembly line will initially focus on the 737 Max 10, a stretch version of the single-aisle plane. Certification of the 737 Max 10 by the FAA is expected before the end of the year, which would enable the first deliveries of this model [1].
CONCLUSION
Boeing's opening of a new 737 Max assembly line in Everett marks a significant step toward increasing production, though output remains constrained by FAA-imposed limits. The company's long-term production targets and the anticipated certification of the 737 Max 10 could positively impact future deliveries and market performance.