Boeing reportedly will cut 5% of planemaking division's workforce
BA•Boeing Commercial Airplanes chief Stephanie Pope told employees the company will cut 5% of the unit's workforce, reportedly. The unit had 50,494 employees as of December 2025; Boeing expects to reach a 737 production rate of 47 jets per month in early 2027.
1. Workforce reduction
Stephanie Pope told employees Boeing will trim 5% of its commercial airplane workforce, reportedly. The unit had 50,494 employees as of December 2025.
2. Production targets
Boeing is working to increase production, address quality issues and ramp up 737 MAX and 787 deliveries. CEO Kelly Ortberg told analysts last month the company would miss its 737 production and jet delivery targets this year. Boeing now expects to reach a 737 production rate of 47 jets per month in early 2027, later than its previous projection of summer 2026.
