BusinessThursday, November 12
Boeing delivered 32 737 MAX jets in October, its fewest since November 2025
The Daily Auburn team
The Seattle Times reports Boeing delivered 32 of its 737 MAX jets in October, its lowest monthly total since November 2025. That ended a run of three monthly increases: 39 in July, 41 in August and 43 in September.
October's MAX deliveries fell after three monthly increases
Sources: MyNorthwest.com, The Seattle Times
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| July | 39 |
| August | 41 |
| September | 43 |
| October | 32 |
The year is still ahead of last year's pace. Through October, Boeing has delivered 395 MAX jets, up from 364. MyNorthwest.com notes that total commercial deliveries reached 524, against 493.
Boeing's deliveries through October are ahead of last year
| Through Oct. 2025 | Measure | Through Oct. 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 364 | 737 MAX deliveries | 395 |
| 493 | All commercial deliveries | 524 |
Sources: MyNorthwest.com, The Seattle Times
CEO Kelly Ortberg said in September that Boeing's Renton wing shop couldn't keep up with the planned increase from 42 to 47 MAX jets a month. On Monday, the company said it will cut about 5% of its commercial airplane workforce.
“Adjusting our production schedules and reducing aircraft output puts us in an overstaffed position.”
- Cut: about 5%, through layoffs and attrition
- Missed target: 500 MAX deliveries in 2026
- Positions affected: not yet clear
Sources: The Seattle Times, MyNorthwest.com