Boeing to set dedicated line in Everett for largest next-gen 737 MAX 10

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg unveiled plans for a dedicated production line for the 737 MAX 10 in Everett at the Bernstein investors conference. The MAX 10, with over 1,200 pending orders, remains uncertified by the FAA for commercial sale. Meanwhile, other 737 MAX versions will continue to be manufactured in Renton. The establishment of the MAX 10 line is strategically important, as it aims to mitigate the impact of reduced 787 Dreamliner production, which has been exclusively based in South Carolina since 2021. Ortberg aims to secure FAA certification for both the MAX 10 and the smaller MAX 7 by the end of this year.

In addition to the MAX series, the 777X is expected to achieve certification by year’s end, with its composite wing facility located next to the Everett plant. Boeing currently faces federal production limits, restricted to 38 planes per month, but seeks approval to increase output to 42 per month. This expansion is crucial for meeting the growing demand for the MAX 10 model.