Boeing is to increase production of its
Next-Generation 737s, taking the rate from the planned 34 airplanes per month,
to 35 in early 2012.
In May, Boeing cited continued strong demand
for the Next-Generation 737 as reason to
ramp-up production from
31.5 to 34 airplanes per month and indicated plans to study
further increases.
"Our customers continue to show their preference
for the Next-Generation 737 by exercising order options as well as
by placing new orders," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President
and CEO Jim Albaugh. "We've managed our current backlog
efficiently and increasing rate is the product of our
comprehensive planning and preparation. We will continue to
monitor demand as we go forward."
Boeing and its suppliers
will prepare for the rate increase over the next 18 months,
assessing readiness and ensuring an orderly ramp-up from the
current 31.5 airplanes per month. The rate increase is not
expected to have a material impact on Boeing's 2010 financial results.
The Next-Generation 737 program continues to innovate in the
areas of improved navigation, performance and passenger comfort.
The program will deliver its first 737 Boeing Sky Interior in
October and is progressing with its implementation of a package of
performance improvements by early 2012 that are expected to reduce
fuel consumption by 2%.
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