By AeroMorning — October 21, 2025

On October 17, 2025 the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing permission to raise the production rate of its 737 MAX aircraft, marking a key milestone in the manufacturer’s ongoing industrial recovery.

According to reports from Reuters and Associated Press, the FAA has approved an increase in Boeing’s production pace from 38 to 42 aircraft per month, provided that the company maintains the strengthened quality-control measures introduced earlier this year. The authorization applies to the Renton, Washington assembly line, where all 737 MAX jets are produced.

The FAA’s decision follows months of close oversight of Boeing’s manufacturing operations. Earlier this year, the agency had blocked any further ramp-up until Boeing could demonstrate measurable improvements in safety and compliance procedures.

A Boeing spokesperson welcomed the decision, calling it “an acknowledgment of the team’s hard work to reinforce our quality culture and production reliability.” The company did not specify any new long-term production targets.

For the FAA, the authorization does not signal an end to heightened monitoring. The agency said it will continue on-site inspections and maintain strict supervision over every step of the assembly process.

The 737 MAX remains the backbone of Boeing’s commercial aircraft portfolio, with over 4,500 jets still on order. The production increase represents a positive development for airlines and suppliers across the aerospace sector, though the ramp-up will continue under close regulatory scrutiny.