Report: 737 Fuselage Deliveries Slow in December

Boeing is likely behind its monthly target for the type.

Zach Vasile

Monday, January 05, 2026 at 03:54 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Boeing is likely behind its 737 Max production target of 42 jets per month, with December fuselage deliveries dropping to the low 30s, possibly due to holiday seasonality.
Production of the 787 Dreamliner is estimated at six per month, nearing the company's target of seven per month.
The 737 Max production slowdown occurs after Boeing recently received FAA approval to increase output following a safety incident, with the FAA continuing to monitor the manufacturer.

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The delivery of 737 Max fuselages to Boeing’s plant in Everett, Washington, slowed in December, meaning the aerospace manufacturer is likely behind its production target for the type.

According to a report from BNP Paribas Equity Research, the number of 737 fuselages transported by rail from Spirit AeroSystems’ facility in Wichita, Kansas, to Washington fell to the low 30s last month. That would put the manufacturer behind its monthly goal of 42 Max jets.