Boeing to cut about 5% of its commercial plane workforce
Boeing plans to cut approximately 5% of its commercial plane workforce through a combination of layoffs and attrition. The move is intended to stabilize production schedules and manage the pace of jet manufacturing following recent operational challenges.
Why it matters
Boeing's workforce reduction reflects ongoing struggles to stabilize production and regain financial health after years of safety-related setbacks.
A Boeing logo is seen at the company’s facility in Everett, Washington, on 21 January 2020. A Boeing logo is seen at the company’s facility in Everett, Washington, on 21 January 2020. Boeing Boeing to cut about 5% of its commercial plane workforce Company will cut jobs through a mix of layoffs and attrition as it moderates the pace of ramping up jet production
Prefer the Guardian on Google Boeing will cut about 5% of its commercial plane workforce as it moderates the pace of ramping up jet production, the company said on Monday.
The company will eliminate the posts through a mix of layoffs and attrition because of a slower ramp-up to “provide our factories and supply chain partners additional time to achieve stability”, said a message to employees from Boeing commercial chief Stephanie Pope.
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