Aerospace

21 airlines have flown the Boeing 737 MAX for a total of 58,500 flight hours.

Boeing to Resell Some Max Jets Ordered by Chinese Airlines

21 airlines started operating Boeing 737 Max totaling over 58,500 flight hours

Boeing is continuing to make progress on the safe return to service of the 737 MAX worldwide. In addition, we are working closely with the FAA and our customers to address electrical issues identified in certain locations in the flight deck of select 737 MAX airplanes. Since the FAA’s approval to return the 737 MAX to operations in November 2020, Boeing has delivered more than 85 737 MAX aircraft and 21 airlines have returned their fleets to service, safely flying more than 26,000 revenue flights totaling over 58,500 flight hours (as of April 26, 2021). The 737 program is currently producing at a low rate and continues to expect to gradually increase production to 31 per month in early 2022 with further gradual increases to correspond with market demand. The company will continue to assess the production rate plan as it monitors the market environment and engages in customer discussions.

Boeing revenue decreased to $4.3 billion,

Commercial Airplanes first-quarter revenue decreased to $4.3 billion, driven by lower 787 deliveries, partially offset by higher 737 deliveries . First-quarter operating margin improved to (20.1) percent, primarily due to higher 737 deliveries and lower period costs.

Table 4. Commercial Airplanes	First Quarter Advertisement
(Dollars in Millions)	2021 Advertisement	2020	Change Advertisement

Commercial Airplanes Deliveries	77 Advertisement	50	54% Advertisement

Revenues	$4,269 Advertisement	$6,205	(31)% Advertisement
Loss from Operations	($856) Advertisement	($2,068)	NM Advertisement
Operating Margin	(20.1)% Advertisement	(33.3)%	NM Advertisement

We also continued to work with global regulators and customers on the safe return to service of the 737 MAX worldwide. Since the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s approval to resume operations in November of last year, we have delivered over 85 737 MAX aircraft to customers around the globe. Twenty-one airlines have returned their airplanes to service and have safely flown more than 26,000 revenue flights totaling more than 58,500 flight hours.
We are also working closely with the FAA and customers to address electrical issues identified in certain locations in the flight deck of select 737 MAX airplanes. We are finalizing the plans and documentation with the FAA to outline the process required for operators to return their airplanes to service. Upon approval by the FAA, we expect the work to take a few days per airplane — and we will continue to focus on safety, quality and transparency through this process.
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Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun

Boeing issued immediate response on 16 B737 MAX customers

Boeing received 148 New orders for new 737 Max in Q1 – 2021

Commercial Airplanes secured orders for 100 737 aircraft from Southwest Airlines, 25 737 aircraft from United Airlines, 23 737 aircraft from Alaska Airlines

Boeing issued immediate response on 16 B737 MAX customers

In Boeing Commercial Airplanes business, It is encouraged to see operators begin to invest in the long term again, as Boeing recorded positive net orders in the quarter, including key contracts with Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines for 737 MAX aircraft. We are honored by the trust and confidence our customers place in Boeing with each of these important orders.

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Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.