Boeing plans to reduce its U S workforce by about two thousand roles in 2023, according to a report in a major American newspaper. The cuts are expected to occur mainly in the finance and human resources teams, with some positions and tasks set to move to a large Indian technology and outsourcing firm.
In addition to the job reductions, Boeing has indicated intentions to broaden its hiring efforts, aiming to add around ten thousand new employees during the year. This follows a robust hiring stretch in the previous year, when the company brought on roughly fourteen thousand new workers. By the close of 2022, Boeing employed roughly one hundred fifty six thousand people across its global operations.
The company also noted adjustments within its operations, planning to trim staffing in certain utility units while expanding headcount in aircraft design and manufacturing. This shift aligns with a broader strategy to strengthen core capabilities in engineering, production, and support services while maintaining the company’s long-term production outlook.
Looking further ahead, industry observers have noted Boeing’s long-term market forecast for several regions. The company has projected significant growth in air travel and commercial aircraft demand for the next two decades, while also indicating that deliveries to certain markets will not occur within that forecast window due to strategic and geopolitical considerations. This outlook reflects Boeing’s assessment of demand cycles and regional market dynamics during the planning horizon spanning into the early 2040s.