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Boeing to start 737 Max production on new assembly line July 6, CEO says
- Boeing will start building new 737 Max planes on July 6 at a new Everett final assembly line north of Seattle.
- The Everett line is expected to boost Max production to 52 jets per month, starting next year.
- Boeing is currently producing about 47 Maxes per month after ramping from 42 earlier this year.
- The Federal Aviation Administration previously capped production after a door plug incident prompted safety reviews.
- Ortberg said the company has improved the production system to avoid pushing work prematurely on the line.
- Boeing has set a long-term goal of 63 jets per month if the supply chain can support it.
- The new line will start with the 737 Max 10, a stretch version awaiting FAA certification.
- The 737 Max 10 deliveries depend on FAA certification later this year.
- CEO Kelly Ortberg discussed the line’s role in improving Boeing’s safety and quality track record.
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