Boeing (BA) will begin building new 737 Max planes at a new final assembly line set to open in Everett, Washington on July 6, CNBC reported Friday, citing company chief executive Kelly Ortberg.
The planned line will help increase the company's Max production to 52 jets per month starting in 2027 from the current output of 47, according to the report.
In the long term, Boeing is targeting Max production of 63 per month, assuming the supply chain can support it, the report said.
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