SURPRISING FACT
Monday’s surge was enough to push Boeing’s stock into the positive for the year, as it is now up 5.7% since the start of 2026, when shares traded around the $227 mark.
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Tangent
Last week, the FAA flagged 31,000 737 MAX seats for inspection, citing improper installations that could result in the seats separating from their tracks in an emergency.
Key Background
In addition to Boeing pulling its exemption request for the MAX-7 following the door plug blowout, the incident led to increased audits into Boeing targeting its production lines. The FAA also conducted unannounced inspections into the company’s assembly operations—an unprecedented move from the agency. Boeing has built around 30 units of the MAX-7 and nine units of the MAX-10, aviation analytics firm Cirium told Reuters, which noted the larger MAX-10 model accounts for at least 28% of outstanding MAX orders. The MAX-10 is expected to receive FAA approval before the end of the year.
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Further Reading
Boeing 737 Was Missing Bolts Before Door Plug Flew Off During Alaska Airlines Flight, Federal Probe Says (Forbes)
Boeing Hid Faulty Parts That May Have Been Installed On New 737 Planes, Whistleblower Alleges (Forbes)
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