Boeing Plans 5% Commercial Job Cuts Amid Slowdown

Boeing plans to cut about 5% of its commercial aircraft workforce—roughly 2,500 jobs—through attrition and involuntary layoffs, with employee notifications expected to begin in December. The company says slower-than-planned production increases have left the division overstaffed and factories and suppliers need more time to stabilize output; Wichita and Tulsa employees are not being considered for cuts, but Boeing has not specified other affected locations or programs. Boeing’s 737 MAX output target of 47 aircraft a month has slipped to early 2027, and production challenges also affect other aircraft programs. The cuts come as Boeing continues to address operational and quality crises, while its target of $10 billion in free cash flow has been pushed back to 2029. Affected workers will receive transition services, layoff benefits and employee-assistance support.