The inspection comes as investors are closely monitoring if, and when, Boeing will successfully ramp up production after years of strict government-mandated caps. Boeing stock is up 8% this week following a key regulatory approval.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered the inspections of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks of a component that could affect the structural integrity of the planes.
Few companies have endured a more punishing few years than Boeing Co. NYSE: BA. A series of crises, from grounded aircraft to safety scandals, left one of America's great industrial champions on its knees and its investors nursing years of frustration.
SEATTLE, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) is donating $250,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist those impacted by wildfires in Eastern Washington. Funding will support: the Innovia Foundation, the community foundation of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, to help nonprofits, businesses and community organizations provide wildfire relief.
The FAA issued an amended type certificate for the 737 MAX 7 on Monday, clearing the smallest MAX for commercial service. Boeing said in 2018 that the jet was on schedule for certification and delivery in 2019.
Monday's surge was enough to push Boeing's stock into the positive for the year, as it is now up 5.7% since the start of 2026, when shares traded around the $227 mark.
Boeing and Airbus are both showing notable improvements in aircraft deliveries, with Airbus leading in both orders and delivery volumes. Airbus secured 821 net orders versus Boeing's 408 in the first half of 2026, translating into a $12.6 billion order value lead for Airbus. Combined deliveries have nearly recovered to pre-crisis levels, with Airbus already in growth mode and Boeing still in recovery, trailing by roughly three years.
Shares of Boeing were rallying more than 6% to lead the Dow's gainers after the aerospace and defense company cleared an important regulatory hurdle on Monday.
Regulatory approval clears another 737 MAX variant for service Preparations underway to support first deliveries SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing [NYSE: BA] an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, clearing it for commercial service. "This important certification validates the rigor of our airplane's design and recognizes the determination and resilience of our 737 MAX development team," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
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