FAA Boosts Boeing 737 Max Production to 42 Per Month

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* Boeing Production Increase: Boeing has received approval to increase 737 Max production to ​42 planes per month.
* Previous ⁤Restriction: The FAA previously limited production ⁤to 38 planes per month (and​ it was below that)‍ following⁣ a safety incident.
* Alaska Airlines Incident: A door plug blew off an alaska⁣ Airlines 737⁤ Max ⁣9 during⁣ flight in January 2024, after departing ​from Portland, Oregon. ‍The plane landed⁤ safely.
* Cause of ‍Incident: A National Transportation‍ Safety Board report found Boeing failed to reinstall key bolts⁢ on the door ‌plug.
* FAA‍ Oversight Continues: The FAA⁣ will continue to oversee Boeing’s production​ processes, even with the increased rate.
* Boeing’s Response: Boeing states it will work with suppliers to increase production while prioritizing safety and quality.
* Assembly Location: Boeing 737 Max aircraft⁢ are assembled in Renton, washington.
* Date of Photo: The‌ photo accompanying the article is dated June 25, 2024.

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