Mar 18, 2026
negativeBoeing Under Fresh Pressure as 737 MAX Wiring Defect Stalls Q1 Deliveries; Shares Lag Broader Market Recovery
Boeing shares lagged the broader market Wednesday as the company continued to grapple with a 737 MAX delivery pause tied to scratched wiring caused by a machining error discovered during production inspections. The defect, disclosed on March 10, has halted all MAX deliveries since March 5 — ending what had been the strongest February delivery performance since 2018 — and raises renewed questions about manufacturing quality control just as Boeing's recovery appeared to be gaining momentum.