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737 MAX output rises as Q2 loss narrows

Entities: United States Air Force · Air Force One (VC‑25B) program · U.S. Air Force · Federal Aviation Administration · United States

Overview

Boeing’s fourth 737 MAX final‑assembly line in Everett, opened in July 2024, supports a plan to lift monthly output toward 70 jets. After the FAA lifted its post‑2024 quality‑control cap, the regulator set a ceiling of 47 MAXs per month for May 2026, with steps to 52 and eventually 63. Supply‑chain volatility still limits deliveries, with reported shortages of turbine and seat components from GE Aerospace and other suppliers.

At the Farnborough International Airshow on 20 July 2026, lessor SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 100 Boeing 737 MAX (60 × 737‑10, 40 × 737‑8) and 100 Airbus A320neo‑family aircraft, raising its MAX fleet to 450.

Boeing later reported a second‑quarter net loss of $428 million, about 30 % lower than the $612 million loss a year earlier. Revenue rose 8 % year‑over‑year to $24.6 billion, and free cash flow turned positive at $631 million. The company confirmed a $280 million cost overrun on the VC‑25B Air Force One program, pushing total project costs above $3 billion and delivery to 2028‑2029. CEO Kelly Ortberg said additional resources are being allocated to keep the presidential‑jet schedule on track while the commercial and defense businesses improve.

Production of the 737 MAX has been increased to 47 aircraft per month, up from 42 after the new Everett line became operational. The FAA has proposed inspections of hundreds of jets over concerns about seat‑installation quality, keeping regulatory scrutiny high as Boeing seeks to stabilise its narrow‑body outlook.

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Timeline

  1. about 14 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Boeing narrows Q2 loss, ramps 737 MAX output as Air Force One costs soar

    Boeing’s Q2 loss narrowed to $428 M as revenue hit $24.6 B and free cash flow rose to $631 M; a $280 M Air Force One overrun pushes the project past $3 B, while 737 MAX output climbs to 47/month.

  2. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Boeing launches $1 billion 737 North Line production facility in Everett

    Boeing opened its new 737 North Line in Everett, Washington, investing $1 billion to boost single‑aisle production to up to 52 jets per month, targeting 737‑8/9/10 models and aiming to deliver the first plane –

  3. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    SMBC Aviation Capital places 200‑aircraft order at Farnborough, split between Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo families

    SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 100 Boeing 737 MAX (60 × 737‑10, 40 × 737‑8) and 100 Airbus A320neo (65 × A321neo, 35 × A320neo) at Farnborough, raising its 737 MAX fleet to 450 jets.

  4. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Boeing faces ongoing supplier shortages for 787 Dreamliner and 737 Max production

    Boeing reports continued supply‑chain shortages for 787 Dreamliner parts, modest FAA‑approved 737 Max production increase, and aims to boost output to 63 aircraft/month while planning 777X deliveries in 2027.

  5. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Boeing aims to lift 737 MAX output to 52 per month with new Everett line

    Boeing plans to increase 737 MAX output to 52 jets monthly, adding a fourth assembly line in Everett after FAA approval for 47 per month and addressing previous quality issues.

  6. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Boeing ramps up 737 MAX output with new North Line line in Everett

    Boeing’s new North Line at Everett is now operational, aiming to raise 737 MAX output from 42‑47 to up to 63 jets per month, supporting rising demand such as orders from Japanese airlines.

  7. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Boeing launches fourth 737 MAX assembly line at Everett plant

    Boeing started its fourth 737 MAX assembly line, the North Line, at Everett, WA, boosting output to 47 jets a month and aiming for 52 by 2027, part of a plan to recover financially after safety and supply‑chain

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