From CNBC:

Boeing’s aircraft orders and deliveries fell in January due to a midflight fuselage panel blowout on one of its 737 Max 9s. In January, Boeing sold three 737 Max planes and had three cancellations. The company handed over 27 planes, its lowest tally since September.

Bolts were found to be missing from the detached fuselage piece due to a production error at the Boeing Factory. The FAA has paused Boeing’s planned production increases until quality control issues are resolved. Boeing disclosed it would have to rework about 50 undelivered Max planes.

The FAA is auditing Boeing’s production, with about two-dozen inspectors stationed in Renton and Wichita. Boeing now has to periodically pause its production line. The company expects to be at a steady rate of 38 Max planes a month in the second half of the year.

Boeing’s January deliveries included three Max planes to Chinese customers. CEO Dave Calhoun has vowed to review manufacturing processes at the company’s facilities. FAA Administrator Whitaker is traveling to the Renton plant this week.



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