Boeing Says Wiring Issue Will Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries

Boeing said it expected to delay delivery of some 737 Max jets while it fixed a wiring problem. The company discovered small scratches on wires caused by a "machining error" and said the issue on each plane should be fixed within days. It did not say how many planes were affected.

The problem could limit deliveries in the first three months of the year, but Boeing still expects to meet its goal of handing over about 500 Max jets in 2026. The company said the issue does not affect the safety of planes currently in service and that it would notify airlines if further action were required.

The wiring issue comes as Boeing seeks to demonstrate progress in reducing quality defects after a January 2024 incident in which a panel blew off a recently delivered Max jet. Since then the company changed leadership, sold businesses, acquired a key supplier and reformed factory practices; the Federal Aviation Administration has eased restrictions it had imposed.

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