Boeing has asked its largest supplier of 737 MAX parts, Spirit AeroSystems to restart manufacturing in anticipation of the aircraft manufacturer resuming production on its regional airliner. But Boeing has already stated in earlier press releases that the output of the MAX will be significantly lower than what was envisioned pre-pandemic.
According to simpleflying.com reports surfaced in March, that Boeing was intending to restart its MAX assembly line in May, although this has been open to interpretation given the current climate. But is now appears that this prediction was correct with work set to start at the Renton, Washington facility.
Spirit is keen to get back into production, as the company derives more than 50% of its revenue from the MAX. According to Boeing’s latest figures it expects to produce up to 31 aircraft per month through to mid-2021.
