Boeing plans output hike to deliver bulk orders to Akasa, AI

Boeing's factory ramp-up comes amid Indian airline complaints over supply delays hurting expansion plans

- Abhishek Law

Boeing aims to increase production of narrowbody jets to 47 a month starting next year, from 42 currently, as it seeks to expedite deliveries to its Indian customers Air India and Akasa that have placed substantial orders with the US-based aircraft maker.

"As we target a production rate of 47 per month in the near term, the ramp up enables greater predictability. A tighter supply chain oversight has already driven a 60% reduction in source level issues," a Boeing spokesperson told Mint.