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Boeing to trim commercial aircraft workforce by five percent
The aerospace giant will reduce its commercial plane division staff through layoffs and natural attrition, citing the need for a slower production ramp-up. The move aims to give factories and supply chain partners time to stabilize operations.
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Boeing has announced plans to cut five percent of its commercial aircraft workforce as the company adjusts its production timeline upward. The redundancies will be managed through a combination of layoffs and attrition, according to company statements.
The aerospace manufacturer cited the need for a more gradual acceleration in output, saying the slower pace would "provide our factories and supply chain partners additional time to achieve stability." The decision reflects ongoing challenges within Boeing's supply chain and manufacturing operations as the company works to increase production of its commercial aircraft fleet.
The cuts come as Boeing continues to recover from multiple operational challenges, including quality control issues and certification delays. The company has faced mounting pressure to boost production of aircraft including the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner to meet existing order backlogs.
The specific number of employees affected by the reduction was not disclosed, though the five percent figure applies to the commercial plane division. The company has not provided a timeline for when the workforce adjustments will be completed.