Boeing announced it has restarted all aircraft production that was halted during a seven-week machinists’ strike in the Pacific Northwest. Production of its popular 737 MAX resumed in early December. Which is followed by wide-body models like the 767, 777/777X in Everett, Washington.
Boeing focus on Safety and Smooth Operations
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope shared that the company prioritized employee training, certifications, and inventory management to ensure smooth operations. Boeing’s Safety Management System was used to address potential issues and guarantee safe, organized production.
Reduced Deliveries During Shutdown
The strike significantly impacted Boeing’s deliveries, with just 13 jets handed over in November compared to 56 the previous year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressed satisfaction with Boeing’s cautious approach to resuming production and has increased oversight to address safety concerns, such as issues with the 737 MAX.
Boeing commitment to High-Quality Deliveries
Pope reaffirmed Boeing’s focus on tracking production performance and delivering safe, high-quality airplanes on schedule. The FAA is set to meet Boeing in January to discuss production progress and address safety measures.
“As we move ahead, we will keep a close eye on production progress and focus on delivering safe, top-quality airplanes to our customers on schedule,” Pope said.
