FAA Boosts Boeing's 737 MAX Production Cap to 42 Planes Monthly

The Federal Aviation Administration has raised Boeings production cap for the 737 MAX to 42 planes monthly, marking a pivotal recovery for the aircraft manufacturer following safety concerns.

• The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a production cap on the Boeing 737 MAX, increasing the monthly limit from 38 to 42 planes, effective immediately.
• This decision follows a 2024 incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9, which had critical missing bolts during a mid-air emergency.
• The initial cap was imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration in January 2024 to enhance safety oversight after the alarming incident with the Alaska Airlines aircraft.