Boeing to Lay Off 5% of Commercial Airplanes Workforce

Boeing, the leading aircraft manufacturer, has decided to lay off approximately five percent of its Commercial Airplanes division workforce as it faces significant challenges in accelerating aircraft production.

Stephanie Pope, head of the company's Commercial Airplanes division, confirmed the job cuts in an internal message sent to employees.

In the memo, Pope said a review of third-quarter revenue and expenditure figures had made it clear that aircraft production rates needed to be readjusted to maintain the stability and capacity of factories and supplier partners.

She explained that adjustments to aircraft production schedules and reduced supplies had left the company with more employees than currently required, prompting the decision to reduce its workforce.

Production Slowdown and Future Challenges

Boeing Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg told investors last month that the company would fail to meet its production and delivery targets for the 737 aircraft scheduled for this year.

Under the previous plan, Boeing aimed to produce 47 737 aircraft per month by the summer of 2026. However, due to the current situation, the target has been postponed until early 2027.

At the same time, Boeing continues to struggle to increase production of its highly sought-after 787 widebody aircraft from eight to 10 units per month.

According to data through December 2025, Boeing's Seattle-based Commercial Airplanes division employed 50,494 people. As a result, the decision to cut five percent of the workforce has raised concerns that more than 2,500 employees could lose their jobs.

The company's share price came under pressure shortly after the news spread across international stock markets.

//DBTech/BMT/OR//