https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boeing-slows-production-plans-announces-5-reduction-in-workforceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boeing-slows-production-plans-announces-5-reduction-in-workforcehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/boeing-slows-production-plans-announces-5-reduction-in-workforce#u199270Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:21:22 +0000Boeing is reducing its commercial airplane workforce by 5% as production increases take longer than expected, particularly for its popular 737 MAX jet. The company plans to begin the job reductions in December. Despite holding a record $745 billion backlog, Boeing's factory cannot build planes fast enough and will not reach a rate of 47 planes a month until 2027. The company is slowing its production plans in response to these ongoing manufacturing struggles.Why it mattersThe aerospace manufacturer faces immense pressure to ramp up output to meet high airline demand. However, supply chain