Boeing Brings 767 and 777 Production Back Online

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Boeing announced on Tuesday that it has fully resumed production across all its airplane programs previously paused due to a machinists' strike in the Pacific Northwest.  

The company confirmed last week that production of its popular 737 MAX jetliner restarted in early December, roughly a month after the seven-week strike involving 33,000 factory workers ended. Additionally, production of its wide-body aircraft, including the 767 and 777/777X models, has resumed at its Everett, Washington facility, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope.  

In a social media update, Pope stated that the company has ensured all manufacturing employees are up to date on training and certifications while optimizing inventory for smoother production processes.  

Boeing reported delivering only 13 commercial jets in November, a sharp decline from the 56 deliveries recorded in the same month last year. Deliveries also dipped slightly from October's 14 jets due to the strike, which concluded on November 5.  

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Chief Mike Whitaker recently told Reuters that he is satisfied with Boeing’s cautious approach to restarting production. The FAA plans to increase oversight as operations resume, following safety concerns earlier in the year. In January, Whitaker limited production of the 737 MAX to 38 units per month after a door panel with missing bolts detached midair on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, raising serious safety concerns. Another review with Boeing is scheduled for January.  

Pope highlighted the use of Boeing’s Safety Management System to proactively identify and address risks, ensuring a safe and efficient restart. "As we progress, we will monitor production health indicators closely and remain focused on delivering safe, high-quality airplanes on time for our customers," she said.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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