737Max News & Analysis
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Boeing (BA) Jet Deliveries Reach 60 in May, 33% Increase Year-over-Year
Boeing (BA) reported delivering 60 jets in May 2023, marking a 33% increase compared to the same month last year. The deliveries included 51 737 MAX jets, the highest monthly figure since production resumed in December 2024. Boeing also secured 27 new orders, including 14 that will convert to military aircraft, and booked a total of 324 new orders year-to-date, with 295 net after cancellations. Despite these gains, Boeing's order backlog stood at 6,178 jets by the end of May, reflecting the competitive landscape as Airbus delivered 81 jets during the same period.
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Boeing (BA) Begins 737 Max Production at 52 Jets Per Month
Boeing (BA) will commence production of the new 737 Max at a new assembly line in Everett, Washington, starting July 6. The production rate is set to increase to 52 jets per month, up from the current 47, following a rise from 42 earlier this year. The Federal Aviation Administration has set production limits following a safety incident in January 2024 that raised concerns about quality. Boeing's long-term goal for 737 Max production is 63 jets per month, contingent on supply chain capabilities.
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Boeing (BA) Set to Increase MAX Production Levels Again
Boeing (BA) has announced plans to increase production of its 737 MAX aircraft. The aerospace manufacturer previously ramped up production to 31 jets per month in March 2022, and the new production target will be disclosed in an upcoming report. This increase is seen as a response to rising demand in the aviation sector. Analysts view the expansion as an affirmative sign for both Boeing's recovery and the broader market for aircraft manufacturing.
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Boeing (BA) CEO Ortberg Joins Trump on China Visit Next Week
Boeing (BA) CEO Kelly Ortberg is set to join President Trump on a scheduled visit to China on May 14-15. Ortberg indicated during a recent earnings call that China could place a significant order for Boeing planes, potentially breaking a long period with no major sales from the company. However, he noted that any new deal depends entirely on the state of U.S.-Chinese relations. Competing manufacturer Airbus recently secured a deal worth $21.4 billion for 137 A320 aircraft with China Southern Airlines, highlighting ongoing competition in the market.
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