# Boeing CEO gives optimistic forecast for this year and beyond.

*aerospace, business · news · 2026-05-27 · Bloomberg*

## Key points

- Boeing has finished a capstone review with the FAA to boost 737 Max production.
- Boeing aims to increase 737 Max output to 47 jets per month, enhancing profitability.
- The company is nearing certification for long-delayed models, suggesting imminent market entry.
- Boeing expects significant financial gains from increased US defense spending.

Boeing Co.’s Chief Executive Officer gave investors an optimistic forecast for this year and beyond, as the US planemaker raises production on its workhorse 737 Max jet, nears certification on long-delayed models and expects a windfall from defense spending. The planemaker has successfully completed a so-called capstone review with the Federal Aviation Administration to further increase production of the 737 Max to 47-jet monthly output, a key step to improve profitability and generate cash, Kelly Ortberg said at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday.

**Companies:** Boeing Co.
**Countries:** United States

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