Seattle:Boeing is set to decrease its commercial airplane workforce by approximately 5% due to a slowdown in production ramp-up, as communicated by Stephanie Pope, the president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, in a message to employees. According to Anadolu Agency – English, the reduction will be achieved through a mix of attrition and involuntary layoffs, with notifications starting in December. Pope explained that adjustments in production schedules have left the division overstaffed, necessitating the workforce reduction to align with the revised business plan. The workforce cuts follow Boeing's recent decision to delay the planned increase in 737 MAX production until 2027, which has impacted its share prices and delivery targets for the 737 and 787 Dreamliner. This marks the first workforce reduction since the announcement by Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg to cut 17,000 jobs in 2024 amid financial pressures and operational challenges. In her message, Pope highlighted that Boeing's investments in personnel, training, and infrastructure have improved performance and contributed to the certification of new aircraft models. However, she acknowledged that full recovery has not yet been achieved. Boeing plans to support affected employees with outplacement services, layoff benefits, and assistance through its Employee Assistance Program.