Wing Production Lag Plagues Boeing’s Hopes To Boost 737 MAX Output To As Many As 63 Monthly Jets

Boeing is facing a delay in its effort to increase Boeing 737 MAX production, with wing manufacturing at its Renton, Washington, facility emerging as the main constraint. CEO Kelly Ortberg said on September 16 that Boeing is working to stabilize production at 47 aircraft per month, but the transition from 42 has taken longer than expected, Reuters reported. The setback is particularly significant because the company ultimately aims to raise output to 52 aircraft per month, with a longer-term possibility of reaching as many as 63.