Market Chatter: Boeing Cutting 5% of Commercial Airplane Workforce

12:52 PM EST, 11/09/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Boeing (BA) is cutting its workforce by about 5% and slowing the production ramp up of its commercial airplanes, The Seattle Times reported Monday, citing an internal company email it viewed. The 5% reduction will be a combination of attrition and layoffs, the report said, citing the email. It is not known how many workers will be laid off, but those who are affected will be notified in December, the report said. Boeing didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.) Price: 171.95, Change: -1.45, Percent Change: -0.84