Boeing plans 5% cut to commercial airplane workforce

Pope said Boeing is still working to stabilize production rates for its popular 737 Max aircraft. She told employees that revised production schedules and lower output had left the unit overstaffed, requiring staffing levels to be brought in line with the company’s revised business plan.

CEO Kelly Ortberg said late last month that Boeing does not expect a significant increase in 737 Max production until the second half of 2027, later than the company had previously anticipated. Boeing is targeting a rate of 52 aircraft a month in that period. It has been manufacturing about 47 737 Max planes monthly.