A Boeing 787 Dreamliner grounded at Boeing Field in Seattle. Photo by Robert Sorbo | Reuters
Boeing is confident that lagging suppliers will catch up, alleviating slowdowns in 787 Dreamliner production, which recently dipped below five units per month. The U.S. aerospace giant aims to ramp up output of its 787 and 737 MAX programs by year-end, amid intensified competition with European rival Airbus. Both manufacturers face challenges meeting robust airline demand due to supply chain and factory issues, which may overshadow the upcoming Farnborough Airshow from July 22-26.
Earlier this year, Boeing reduced 787 production to allow suppliers to meet demand, aiming to return to five units per month later this year, said Scott Stocker, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. Enhanced employee feedback and production quality measures are also being implemented.
Boeing faces regulatory scrutiny after a mid-air incident involving a 737 MAX 9 and strives to restore its 737 output to 38 units a month. Despite supply delays affecting seats and heat exchangers, the company has started certification flight testing for its 777-9 widebody.
An issue with Dreamliner fasteners reported in June is not affecting current production rates, but Boeing continues to address quality concerns and investigate incomplete tests flagged by the FAA. The company paused 787 deliveries for over a year until August 2022 due to quality problems.
Looking ahead, Boeing targets increasing Dreamliner production to 10 units per month by 2025-2026, though Stocker did not detail a longer-term goal. He affirmed plans for incremental production increases in the coming years.
Original Story https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/21/boeing-expects-787-suppliers-to-catch-up-by-years-end-restoring-output.html
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