Boeing 737 MAX Production Disrupted by Undisclosed Issue
Boeing has paused deliveries of the 737 MAX due to a machining error that caused small scratches on wires. The issue affects an undetermined number of undelivered aircraft, and some first-quarter deliveries may be delayed. Boeing has assured that all in-service 737 MAX aircraft can continue to operate safely. The company is working to stabilize output on its best-selling jet and is targeting 50-60 737s per month by 2028. Boeing posted a strong delivery month in February, delivering 51 commercial aircraft, including 43 737 MAX jets, its best monthly total in years. The FAA still caps 737 production, and Boeing plans to open a fourth 737 line in Everett, Washington, later this year.