Boeing boosts 737NG production rate again

Boeing yesterday announced a further bump to the 737NG production rate, to 35 per month in early 2012, up from 31.5 currently.

Last month the manufacturer said it would boost 737NG production to 34 per month beginning in early 2012 (ATW Daily News, May 18). "Our customers continue to show their preference for the Next-Generation 737 by exercising order options as well as by placing new orders," said Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh. "We've managed our current backlog efficiently and increasing rate is the product of our comprehensive planning and preparation. We will continue to monitor demand as we go forward."

According to its website, Boeing has tallied 76 737NG orders this year. Albaugh said the production increase is not expected to have a material impact on 2010 financial results.