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FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane

The FAA lifted Boeing's 38-plane monthly cap after extensive safety reviews, allowing a rise to 42 planes as part of Boeing's recovery from past crashes and production issues.

  • Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration approved ramping Boeing 737 Max production to 42 a month at its Renton, Washington assembly plant, marking a milestone nearly two years after output was capped.
  • The NTSB concluded that a door plug blew off a 737 Max 9 after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, due to missing bolts, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
  • The FAA said Friday that it will continue overseeing Boeing's production while allowing limited self-signoff and Boeing works with suppliers to increase output.
  • Boeing, which hasn't posted an annual profit since 2018, relies on airline customers who pay on delivery, making raising output central to its financial recovery.
  • In a company statement Friday, Boeing said `We appreciate the work by our team, our suppliers and the FAA to ensure we are prepared to increase production with safety and quality at the forefront.
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The US Civil Aviation Agency (FAA) allows the US giant Boeing to produce 42 aircraft 737 Max per month rather than 38.

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Boeing can now produce 42 Max jets per month, up from 38.

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