Boeing is planning to raise the production of its 737 jets to 47 per month by 2017, the highest rate ever for the aircraft manufacturer.
Under the new plan, the 737 programme will build more than 560 jets per year, having increased output by about 50% since 2010.
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes 737 Program vice president and general manager Beverly Wyse said that the company is taking this step to make sure its aeroplanes get into the hands of its customers when they need them.
"Our employees and our suppliers have successfully increased the production rate to unmatched levels over the last three years," Wyse said.
"This increase will lay a solid foundation as we bridge into production on the 737 MAX."
Boeing currently manufactures 38 737s per month from its Renton, Washington facility, which will be increased to 42 per month in the first half of next year, with first delivery of the 737 MAX scheduled for Q3 2017.
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By GlobalData"With the continuing strong demand we are seeing in the market for the 737, we expect to keep employees busy in Renton making this amazing airplane for years to come," Wyse said.
Boeing’s 737 aircraft has received more than 11,200 orders to date from 266 customers worldwide.
The company currently has more than 3,400 unfilled orders across the 737 family.
Last week, Boeing announced plans to speed-up production of its 787 Dreamliners to 14 per month by the end of the decade due to lack of demand.
Image: Boeing currently manufactures 38 737s per month from its Renton, Washington facility. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.
