Boeing Wing Production Lag Slows 737 MAX Ramp-Up

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Published: October 7, 2026

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First reported by: Simple Flying

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In brief

Boeing is struggling to stabilize 737 MAX output at 47 aircraft per month because wing manufacturing at its Renton facility is flowing slower than expected.

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Boeing is encountering a significant production constraint in its effort to increase 737 MAX output rates. The manufacturer has achieved a monthly production level near 47 aircraft but has been unable to stabilize operations at this rate. Wing manufacturing performed entirely at the Renton, Washington facility has not improved in flow as anticipated, creating the primary bottleneck.

What Happened

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg addressed the production situation at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference on September 16. He noted that the move from a rate of 42 to 47 aircraft per month has taken…

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