Boeing will begin building 737 MAX airplanes on a new final assembly line on July 6, 2026 [1].
The expansion represents a critical effort by the aerospace company to increase production capacity and meet rising market demand for narrow-body aircraft. By adding new infrastructure, Boeing aims to stabilize its delivery schedule and regain ground in a competitive global aviation market.
CEO Kelly Ortberg said the new line will be located in Everett, Washington, north of Seattle [2]. The facility is designed to scale operations as the company navigates a complex recovery phase.
Production targets vary across current plans. Ortberg said the company is confident it can increase production of the 737 MAX to 42 a month [6]. Other reports indicate a planned monthly capacity of 52 jets [3].
Ortberg provided further details on the company's long-term scaling goals. "Right now 63 is our plan," Ortberg said [5]. He also said that increasing 737 production above 63 jets per month is currently under study [4].
The move to Everett is intended to streamline the final assembly process. This strategic shift allows Boeing to consolidate resources and optimize the workflow for the MAX series, a move the company believes will ensure higher output and consistency in manufacturing.
“"Right now 63 is our plan."”
This production ramp-up is a pivotal step for Boeing as it attempts to resolve chronic delivery delays and backlog issues. The varying production targets, ranging from 42 to 63 jets per month, suggest the company is implementing a tiered scaling strategy to ensure quality control while aggressively pursuing higher volume to compete with Airbus.
