Boeing announced on Tuesday the resumption of production across all its airplane programs, including the 737 MAX, 767, and 777/777X, following a seven-week strike by 33,000 factory workers that ended in early November. The company gradually restarted production of the 737 MAX earlier this month and has now resumed widebody production as well.
Boeing CEO Stephanie Pope emphasized in a social media post announcing the production restart the importance of ensuring all employees are up-to-date on training and certifications before resuming full production. The strike significantly impacted Boeing’s production and deliveries, with only 13 commercial jets delivered in November compared to 56 in the same period last year. The Federal Aviation Administration has increased its oversight of Boeing’s operations following the January 2024 safety incident involving the loss of an emergency exit door during a flight by a 737 MAX 9. An investigation following the incident exposed flaws in Boeing’s production line, leading to intense monitoring of the company’s 737 production line by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Despite the challenges, Boeing is committed to a safe and orderly restart. The company is closely monitoring production health performance indicators and prioritizing the delivery of safe, high-quality airplanes to its customers.
