FAA’s Refusal to Allow Boeing to Increase 737 MAX Production Sends Ripples Through Airlines

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has refused to allow Boeing to increase production of its 737 MAX passenger plane, which has a wide impact on airlines. Photo taken in February 2017 at Boeing’s production facility in Renton, Washington (2024 Reuters / Jason Redmond)

[２５日 ロイター] – The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has refused to allow Boeing (BA.N), to open a new tab, to increase production of its 737 MAX passenger plane, which has a wide impact on airlines. On the 24th, the FAA announced that it will not allow Boeing to expand production of its 737 MAX series, including the 737 MAX 9, which crashed in flight. The company says it will be able to maintain its current monthly production volume, but will not be able to increase it. More Southwest Airlines ( LUV.N ), opens a new tab, revised its 2024 aircraft plan due to supply chain problems and uncertainty over certification of Boeing Co’s MAX 7 jet. American Airlines (AAL.O), opens a new tab, also explains that the 20 MAX series aircraft it plans to receive this year could be affected to some extent.

United Airlines plans to take delivery of 100 MAX series aircraft this year, according to a regulatory filing. The airline said it expected losses for the first quarter to be higher than expected due to the grounding of its 737 MAX 9 fleet following the crash. CEO Scott Kirby said the company will come up with a new plan for 2024.

Alaska Airlines (ALK.N), opens a new tab, also said it expects $150 million to affect its 2024 profit due to the suspension of flights.

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Abhijith leads a team of reporters covering aviation, legacy automakers, conglomerates, transportation and travel in the US. An economics graduate, Abhijith has written stories across the manufacturing file focusing on the aviation industry. In his previous role, he was part of the team that won the Reuters Journalist of the Year award under the speed category.

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