Boeing announces workforce reduction amid production adjustments
Boeing announced Monday it will reduce its commercial airplane workforce by approximately five percent. The move, attributed to a revised production strategy, will involve a combination of layoffs and voluntary departures.
According to a communication to employees from Boeing Commercial chief Stephanie Pope, the adjustments are intended to allow Boeing and its suppliers more time to stabilize operations. Pope stated, “Adjusting our production schedules and reducing aircraft output puts us in an overstaffed position.”
While acknowledging progress, including recent U.S. certifications for the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10, Pope emphasized the need for continued improvement. She pledged to handle employee transitions with “dignity and respect,” with layoff notifications expected to begin in December.
Earlier in October, Boeing executives indicated a slowdown in production increases. They revised delivery targets for 2026 and delayed the timeline for increasing 737 MAX production from 47 to 52 aircraft per month until the second half of 2027.
Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg, speaking on October 27th, highlighted challenges in wing production and fuselage manufacturing at the Kansas facility. He anticipates stability at the current production rate will not be achieved until well into next year.
Boeing’s stock experienced a slight decline, down less than 0.1 percent during midday trading.
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