Some 33,000 machinists returned to work in November after securing new labor deal

Boeing has resumed production across its 737, 767, 777/777X airplane programs.

The jet maker’s factories in the Pacific Northwest have come back online using a safety-management system to identify and address potential issues and ensure an orderly restart, Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Pope said on LinkedIn.

“In particular, we have taken time to ensure all manufacturing teammates are current on training and certifications, while positioning inventory at the optimal levels for smooth production,” said Pope, who also serves as executive vice president, president and chief executive of Boeing commercial airplanes.

Boeing earlier in the month said it had restarted production of its bestselling 737 MAX jets, nearly three months after the company’s machinists union began a debilitating strike. Some 33,000 machinists returned to work in November after securing a new four-year labor deal.

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