Boeing has regained the right to independently certify its B737 MAX and B787 Dreamliner aircraft, a move that will allow the US aerospace giant to significantly boost deliveries. The company plans to increase output to more than 650 jets per year as it intensifies its rivalry with European competitor Airbus.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that Congress has authorised Boeing to once again issue airworthiness certificates for all B737 MAX and B787 Dreamliner aircraft. The permissions were revoked in 2019 after two fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia, and for the B787 in 2022 due to production issues.
Since those suspensions, independent inspectors have been present at Boeing factories, overseeing the entire supply chain and implementing internal procedures to eliminate potential shortcomings in the production cycle. The restoration of self-certification is a major vote of confidence in the company’s quality control reforms.
Production targets and current output
In the first half of 2026, Boeing delivered 314 aircraft to airlines and leasing companies, up from 280 during the same period last year. The company’s target for the full year is 650 jets. A key element of the strategy is reducing the unit assembly time, which is crucial for paying down debt, improving the financial situation, and keeping pace with Airbus.
Currently, Boeing is capable of producing 42 B737 MAX units per month. By the end of this year, the rate is expected to rise to 47, and by mid-2027 to 52. As of the end of June 2026, Boeing held orders for approximately 6,200 aircraft of various types.
Supply chain bottlenecks and the 777X
The biggest obstacles to improving efficiency are a shortage of engines supplied by GE Aerospace and a lack of interior components, particularly passenger cabins. These bottlenecks are constraining the ramp-up more than any other factor.
Boeing has also announced that it has successfully completed tests on the new twin-engine long-haul aircraft B777X, which will enter service with selected airlines next year. This new model is expected to bolster the company’s competitive position on long-haul routes.
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