Boeing announced that it would reduce its monthly production from 737 to 10 aircraft

Boeing announced Friday that it would reduce its monthly production of 737 aircraft after two recent fatal accidents 737 MAX.

The American aerospace giant plans to produce 42,737 aircraft a month starting in mid-April; 10 less than currently.

Boeing also announced the establishment of a commission to review the design and development policies of its aircraft.

Immediately after the announcement, the group's shares sold 1.6% in transactions after the close of the market. Wall Street.

The CEO of the company Dennis Muilenburg He described the reduction in production as temporary and said that it will not affect jobs or other programs related to aircraft 737.

"We are coordinating very closely with our customers as we work to mitigate the impact of this adjustment," said the manager in a note.

On the other hand, Muilenberg also announced the creation of a committee to review the company's policies and processes in the design and development of its vessels. This committee will include: Admiral Edmund Giambastini, former vice-chairman of the US Chiefs of Staff.

"The committee will confirm the effectiveness of our policies and processes to ensure the highest level of safety in our 737 MAX program, as well as in our other air programs, and recommend improvements to our regulations," Muilenberg said.

"Safety is our responsibility and we take care of it, and when the MAX goes back into the air, we promised our customers, their pbadengers and their staff that they would be as safe as any plane that has already flown." promised the highest leader of the company.

Boeing has continued to manufacture 737 aircraft since the March 10 accident. Ethiopian Airlines which killed 157 people and was the second such aircraft in five months.

But since then, Boeing has not been able to deliver aircraft orders to its customers, which will affect its revenues.

The company's earnings report is scheduled for April 24.