Boeing begins assembly of first 737NG at new production rate

Credit: Courtesy, Boeing
Boeing this week will begin assembling the first 737NG to be built at the increased production rate of 42 aircraft per month. Since 2010, production of the 737 has increased about 33%, from 31.5 to 42 aircraft a month, its highest rate ever. According to Boeing, on Wednesday, mechanics at the Renton...
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Linda Blachly is Senior Associate Editor for Air Transport World and Aviation Week. She joined the company in July 2010 and is responsible for producing features for Air Transport World’s monthly magazine and engaging content for the aviationweek.com. She is based in the Washington DC office.

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