# Boeing to cut about 5% of its commercial plane workforce

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/boeing-to-cut-about-5-of-its-commercial-plane-workforce/
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:11:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T19:39:45+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/09/boeing-to-cut-commercial-plane-workforce
- Topics: Business, Companies, Economy

## Key points

- Boeing plans to cut about 5% of its commercial plane workforce.
- Layoff notifications are due to begin in December.
- The 737 Max output increase is delayed until the second half of 2027.

## Summary

Boeing will cut about 5% of its commercial aeroplane workforce as it slows plans to increase jet production. The company says the cuts reflect staffing levels that are too high for its adjusted output, while factories and suppliers need more time to stabilise.

The jobs will go through layoffs and attrition, with layoff notifications due to begin in December. Boeing has delayed raising 737 Max production from 47 to 52 aircraft a month until the second half of 2027 and no longer expects to meet its 2026 delivery target. The production increase is seen as important to revenue and profit growth after years of losses linked to safety problems.

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