Boeing, 7in 6 will launch a new 737 Max line…monthly 52-unit target
Boeing 7in 6 announced that it will begin operating a new 737 Max final assembly line in Everett, Washington. The company said the line would facilitate an increase to a production system of 52 units per month.
Boeing announced that it will begin operating a new 737 Max final assembly line on 7 of 6. The company explained that operating the line would play an important role in expanding production capacity for the 737 Max program. The line will be operated in Everett, Washington.
The company said the new line would facilitate an increase to a monthly production target of 52 units. It said it is working on additional equipment and personnel deployment to meet the target. Specific schedules and detailed figures will be disclosed at a later date.
A final assembly line is a facility that completes an aircraft by combining major components such as the fuselage, wings, and engines. Boeing said it would expand the 737 Max production line by utilizing Everett's assembly capacity. The company said it would improve the production flow by operating the line.
The CEO said the new line would serve as a catalyst for increasing production speed. The company said it was also pursuing supply chain and quality control plans in parallel with the production increase. Further related announcements will be made at a later date.
This announcement was introduced as the next step in Boeing's 737 MAX production plan. The company said it was implementing equipment investment and workforce expansion plans to increase production capacity. The detailed investment amount and workforce increase will be disclosed separately.
Boeing said it plans to monitor future operations following the launch of the new line and make further adjustments if necessary. The company said it would also continue to manage product shipment schedules and certification procedures. Additional information can be found in the company's disclosures.
Sources: CNBC,CNBC Top News
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