Boeing Announces New 737 MAX Production Line in Everett

The aerospace giant is opening a fourth 737 MAX line to boost output to 63 jets per month.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Boeing has announced plans to open a new 737 MAX production line, called the "North Line", at its Everett, Washington facility this summer. The additional line is part of the company's efforts to increase 737 MAX production from 38 jets per month to 63 jets per month in the coming years.

Why it matters

The new North Line production facility in Everett will help Boeing meet growing demand for its popular 737 MAX aircraft. It also signals the continued strength of the aerospace industry in the Pacific Northwest and will create more manufacturing jobs in the region.

The details

The new North Line production facility will be Boeing's fourth 737 MAX line, complementing the existing production in Renton, Washington. Boeing's General Manager Katie Ringgold announced the plans at the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Association's Advance 2026 conference, stating the company is "going to start the North Line before we need it" to get ahead of production needs.

  • Boeing plans to open the new North Line production facility in Everett this summer.
  • The company aims to increase 737 MAX production from 38 jets per month to 63 jets per month in the next few years.

The players

Katie Ringgold

General Manager at Boeing.

Representative Rick Larsen

U.S. Representative for Washington's 2nd congressional district, who expressed excitement about the new production line in Everett.

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What they’re saying

“We're going to start the North Line before we need it. You should always start a big project before you need the output of that project.”

— Katie Ringgold, General Manager (myeverettnews.com)

“I am excited that Boeing will open the long-awaited fourth MAX production line in Everett this summer. Northwest Washington is home to the best aviation and aerospace workers in the world, and today's news will create more jobs for the women and men in my district. The North Line will continue to drive our region's aviation and aerospace economy for years to come.”

— Representative Rick Larsen (myeverettnews.com)

What’s next

Boeing is actively hiring for the new North Line production facility in Everett, with open positions in manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering.

The takeaway

Boeing's decision to open a new 737 MAX production line in Everett underscores the Pacific Northwest's continued leadership in the aerospace industry. The additional capacity will help meet growing demand for the popular 737 MAX aircraft and create more high-skilled manufacturing jobs in the region.