Boeing's deliveries rise as fights to regain trust

HELLFIRE

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-delieveries-rose-60-percent-february/ – Boeing’s Deliveries Rose More Than 60% In February

On March 11th, 2025, US-based commercial aircraft manufacturer Boeing indicated that it had delivered 44 aircraft in February, which marked an increase in production from the 27 it delivered the month prior. T …

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/airline-pilot-unions-split-on-response-to-boeing-737-max-engine-risk/ – Airline pilot unions split on response to Boeing 737 MAX engine risk

A March 6 letter to Alaska Airlines pilots from the chair of their union safety committee downplays the risk from a flaw in the 737 MAX engine that caused dense, toxic smoke to pour inside the airplanes immediately after takeoff on two Southwest Airlines flights in 2023. … Famed pilot and air safety advocate Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger on Thursday said he too is concerned. …

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/boeing-lost-trust-with-americans-needs-strict-oversight-us-official-2025-03-14/ – Boeing lost trust of Americans, needs strict oversight, US official says

Transportation Secretary vows to put ‘screws’ to Boeing to ensure safety in paragraphs 4-12
Trump wants restrictions on Boeing production lifted when appropriate

Boeing showed USDOT Renton, Washington 737 MAX production[/quote]
… Boeing said it was pleased to show Duffy and Rocheleau “the progress we’re making to further strengthen safety and quality. Our team continues to work on improving our culture and rebuilding trust.”
Duffy said at a press conference Friday that Boeing’s new leadership is making improvements. …

Also found this, which is worthwhile in seeing why it’s not so simple to flip from Boeing to Airbus on a dime, and what other options there are in the field : https://simpleflying.com/airlines-stand-by-737-max-past-issues/ – Why Airlines Stand By The Boeing 737 MAX Despite Its Past Issues

… If you ignore the issues for a moment, the MAX is very much a worthwhile competitor for the Airbus A320neo. It is also miles ahead of the russified Russian MC-21 competitor , as, with substituted parts, the MC-21 is now expected to be more expensive, around six tons heavier, and underpowered. Meanwhile, the COMAC C919 may have attracted 1,000 orders from Chinese airlines , but it doesn’t have the type certificate to operate in Europe or the United States, making it a nonstarter. The world’s two other narrowbody aircraft in production, the Airbus A220 (formerly the Bombardier CSeries) and the Embraer E-Jet series, cater to different market segments. The same is true of the sanctioned Sukhoi Superjet 100, which has remained out of production since 2022 . … Switching aircraft types for airlines is expensive and requires extensive training, certification, and various operational complexities. The transition would undermine low-cost carriers’ simplified maintenance, spare part logistics, and pilot training regimes for many years. Indeed, if Southwest were to hold onto its existing 737s until the end of their economic lives, the transition would likely take over 20 years. … Even so, in 2020, FlightGlobal reported that Southwest was ‘flirting’ with the idea of purchasing Airbus A320neos. However, as of 2025, Southwest hasn’t placed orders for the aircraft. For many, the MAX issues are a phase to be weathered and not one that will last long enough or be consequential enough to start the expensive decades-long process of changing the types of aircraft they operate. For them, by the time they start receiving the A320, the MAX issues may be a fading memory. With aht being said, airlines don’t need to switch completely, and many airlines operate both types. While it is more expensive to operate both the A320neo and the 737 MAX simultaneously as airlines need to duplicate a lot, it does mean the airline is hedged against disruptions like what has happened with the MAX. …

Hope people find this informative 🙂

Regards

HooRU

I’d rather hear about what fundamental things they are doing to change their ways. talking about production figures means little with a company that lost its way to corporate stupidity.

HELLFIRE

HooRU I’d rather hear about what fundamental things they are doing to change their ways.

Best I got so far is this : https://www.boeing.com/strengthening-safety-and-quality

cINVESTING IN WORKFORCE TRAINING
Conducted mandatory Product Safety and Quality Training for all employees.

Strengthened training for mechanics and quality inspectors with an enhanced support system, including workplace coaches, peer trainers, and skill enhancement centers.

Added hundreds of hours of new curriculum to training programs, including quality proficiency, Safety Management System (SMS) Positive Safety Culture, and critical skills.

Enrolled more than 2,500 employees in our new Foundational Training Center.

SIMPLIFYING PLANS AND PROCESSES
Released initial simplified installation plans into 737 production.

Updated “stamping” system for mechanics and quality inspectors to display employee names on stamps for completed work.

Instituted new random quality audits of documented removals in high frequency areas to ensure compliance to process.

Mapped and prepared thousands of governance documents and work instructions for revision.

ELIMINATING DEFECTS
Significantly reduced defects in 737 fuselage assembly at Spirit AeroSystems by increasing inspection points at build locations and implementing customer quality approval process.

Piloted tool control centralized ownership in targeted 737 and 787 final assembly areas to improve compliance and reduce tool loss.

Developed embedded management and metrics for FOD (foreign object debris) prevention in critical work areas.

Fully implemented a new Work in Process (WIP) system and procedure in 737 and 787 final assembly that tracks and secures parts for manufacturing work that is not yet complete to prevent loss or improper use.

ELEVATING SAFETY & QUALITY CULTURE
Addressed over 75% of action items in commercial airplanes production based on employee feedback during Quality Stand Down sessions, with the remainder scheduled for resolution in 2025.

Implemented Employee Involvement Teams across Airplane Programs and Fabrication, to bring teammates from different work disciplines together to raise and solve issues, ask questions, and offer assistance. 

Invested in improvements to the Speak Up system to strengthen confidentiality and keep employees who submit reports informed of the status and resolution of their report.

Implemented “move ready” criteria across Final Assembly for the 737, 787 and portions of 767 and 777 to manage traveled work and mitigate risk.

Hired a new Human Factors Functional Chief Engineer.[/quote]

if my personal time permits, I’ll see if there’s anything independent of Boeing.

shrugs

Regards

HooRU

It’s like bragging I got a new car, what matters is how I accomplished getting that car. (No, I don’t have a new car yet.)