Boeing Ramp-Downs Highlight Latest Airframe Manufacturer Adjustments

Guy Norris Sean Broderick July 31, 2020

Boeing 787 assembly line — The cut in monthly 787 production to seven per month by 2022, a 30% reduction from today’s rate, will prompt Boeing to consider consolidating the program’s final assembly lines at one location. Currently, they are produced in Everett and Charleston (pictured). Charleston is the only facility producing all three 787 variants.
Credit: Sean Broderick/AW&ST

Among growing acceptance that the airline industry’s return to prepandemic activity levels will take at least several years and will not be smooth, Airbus and Boeing are resetting their expectations, and production levels, to match the reduced demand. Boeing unveils reduced monthly production rate...

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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