Boeing says wiring flaws could delay first-quarter deliveries of 737 MAX jets

Boeing said on ​Tuesday first-quarter deliveries of its narrow-body 737 MAX jets could face delays due to ‌wiring ⁠flaws, ⁠the latest hiccup for the troubled ​planemaker as CEO Kelly Ortberg looks to ​improve its reputation.

"Our 737 program is performing rework on a group ​of airplanes to fix ⁠wires that ‌have small scratches ​due ​to a machining error," Boeing ⁠said, adding that production of its ​new MAX jets continue at ​the existing rate.

The planemaker said all in-service 737 MAX airplanes can continue operate safely and that it did not ‌expect the issue to impact its year-end total delivery.


The ​announcement comes ​after ⁠company said on Tuesday it delivered 51 jets in February - the highest total ​for the month since 2018 and an increase from 46 in January.