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The FAA announced Boeing can again issue airworthiness certificates for the 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner after months of monitoring found comparable production quality with FAA checks, restoring some regulatory authority to Boeing following past crashes and safety reviews.
Boeing will start producing 737 Max aircraft on July 6 at a new final-assembly line in Everett, north of Seattle, to lift monthly output to about 52 jets next year (from 47 today). The line will initially build the 737 Max 10, with FAA certification expected by year’s end, and Boeing’s long-term goal is 63 jets per month if the supply chain supports it; production pacing remains constrained by FAA caps as the company continues to reset its safety and quality processes following a 2024 Alaska Airlines incident.
A Chicago jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of 24-year-old Samya Stumo for her death in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, after about two hours of deliberation. Most related lawsuits have settled, but Boeing faced a civil trial in this case. Boeing previously paid fines and settlements following related crashes and a criminal fraud charge, with the company expressing condolences and noting families’ rights to pursue claims in court.
Boeing reported a slimmer Q1 loss with revenue of $22.22 billion and an adjusted loss of $0.20 per share (vs. $0.83 expected); net loss was $7 million (0.11 per share). Commercial deliveries rose 10% to 143, while 737 Max output remains about 42 aircraft per month. The company expects FAA certification for the 737 Max 7 and 10 later this year, with deliveries starting in 2027, and saw growth in defense and services.
Boeing’s stock slid after the company said a machining error caused wiring scratches on some 737 MAX jets, delaying deliveries briefly. The issue is small and expected to be fixed in days, with only a potential minor hit to Q1 2026 deliveries, while the full-year target of about 500 MAX jets remains intact as orders rise. Analysts remain bullish, with a Strong Buy consensus and an average price target around $276.36, implying roughly 24% upside.
Vietnam Airlines finalized a first single-aisle order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (primarily 737-8) to grow its short- and medium-haul network as demand rises, pairing the new jets with its existing 787s to modernize its fleet and support growth toward a five-star international carrier by 2030.
Ethiopian Airlines ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners (787-9) to expand its international network of 145 destinations, complementing an earlier commitment for 11 Boeing 737 MAX jets, bringing its total Boeing orders to 20 and underscoring demand for fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft.
Boeing finished 2025 with 1,173 net orders and 600 deliveries (63 in December), marking its first net-order lead over Airbus since 2018, even as Airbus delivered more jets in 2025 (793) with 889 net orders; supply-chain constraints persisted, airlines secured early-2030s delivery slots, and recent orders from Alaska Airlines and Delta signal ongoing demand.
An Alaska Airlines pilot is suing Boeing, claiming the company wrongly blamed him and others for a 2024 incident where a panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max, causing minor injuries but a safe landing, after Boeing and its supplier were implicated in a repair oversight. The pilot, praised for his quick response, alleges Boeing's attempts to deflect liability caused him distress and legal issues, despite the NTSB's findings of a maintenance error.
Alaska Airlines pilot Brandon Fisher, praised for safely landing a Boeing 737 Max after a panel flew off, is suing Boeing, claiming the manufacturer wrongly blamed him and others for the incident caused by manufacturing flaws, specifically missing bolts that led to the panel's detachment.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Denver to Los Angeles diverted to Salt Lake City after a windshield cracked mid-flight, possibly due to hail or space debris, causing a six-hour delay for passengers. The incident is under investigation, with theories including space debris and hail damage.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was diverted to Salt Lake City after a windshield cracked midair, showing scorch marks and bruising suggesting a high-energy impact, possibly from space debris or a meteorite, though the cause remains under investigation. The pilot was slightly injured, but all passengers were safely rebooked, highlighting a rare and mysterious incident in commercial aviation.
Boeing received FAA approval to increase its 737 MAX production rate to 42 planes per month, up from 38, as part of its efforts to improve financial stability and recover from past safety and quality issues, including recent safety inspections and supply chain challenges.
The FAA has approved Boeing to increase 737 MAX production from 38 to 42 planes per month after safety reviews, marking a significant recovery milestone for the company following a safety crisis.
Boeing has received FAA approval to increase the production of its 737 Max jets to 42 per month, nearly two years after a safety crisis led to production restrictions following two fatal crashes and a subsequent grounding of the aircraft. The FAA conducted extensive reviews to ensure safety as Boeing plans further increases, signaling a recovery in confidence and a step towards stabilizing the company's production and financial performance.