Boeing faces ongoing supplier shortages for 787 Dreamliner and 737 Max production

Boeing remains challenged by supply‑chain volatility, with shortages of turbine and seat components from GE Aerospace and other suppliers slowing deliveries of its long‑range 787 Dreamliner. The company said the supply chain "is still a bit volatile" ahead of the Farnborough Airshow.

The U.S. FAA, after limiting 737 Max production because of serious quality issues in 2024, has modestly raised the monthly output cap. Boeing hopes to eventually increase production from about 42 aircraft per month to roughly 63, a move it sees as essential for repaying debt accumulated during years of crisis and for countering Airbus's dominance in the midsize jet market.

Boeing also expects to deliver the modernised 777X wide‑body jet to customers starting in 2027 after years of delays. The FAA recently restored Boeing's authority to issue airworthiness certificates for the 737 Max and 787 before delivery, following a temporary suspension. Meanwhile, the company is scouting a next‑generation passenger jet, though development is not expected to start before the next decade.