Boeing's Orders and Deliveries Take a Nose Dive as Accidents Plague the 737 Max

Boeing's Deliveries Plummet in January

Boeing handed over only 27 planes in January its lowest tally since September. It seems like they hit a rough patch after their strong finish in 2023.

737 Max Troubles Continue

The fallout from the midflight blowout of a fuselage panel on one of Boeing's 737 Max 9s is still haunting the company. No one was seriously injured but the incident exposed a gaping hole in the 26th row. Turns out someone forgot to put the bolts back in place!

Airbus Takes the Lead

While Boeing struggled rival Airbus handed over 30 planes in January. It looks like Boeing needs to step up their game and get their act together.

Boeing's Manufacturing Process Under Scrutiny

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is not impressed with Boeing's recent manufacturing hiccups. They've halted Boeing's planned production increases until the company resolves these quality control issues. Maybe next time double check those drilled holes!

The Audit and Inspections

The FAA is conducting a thorough audit of Boeing's production and has stationed inspectors at key locations. They're keeping a close eye on the Renton factory and even in Wichita Kansas where Spirit Aerosystems makes the Max fuselages. It's like they're playing hide and seek with manufacturing mistakes.

A Slight Recovery with Chinese Customers

Boeing managed to deliver three Max planes to Chinese customers in January the first in about four years. Looks like they're trying to win back some trust one plane at a time.