Source: press CNBC•November 9, 2026 at 09:59 PM

Boeing to cut 5% of commercial airplane workers as production increase takes longer than expected

Boeing Co. 737 Max airplanes at the company's manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, US, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Boeing said Monday that it plans to cut 5% of its commercial airplane workforce as its production ramp-up is moving at a slower pace than the company expected.

Boeing Co. 737 Max airplanes at the company's manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, US, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Boeing said Monday that it plans to cut 5% of its commercial airplane workforce as its production ramp-up is moving at a slower pace than the company expected.

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