Reuters
Boeing has been under heavy regulatory scrutiny following a Jan. 5 Alaska Airlines mid-air panel blowout that led to probes into the manufacturer's safety and quality standards in its production processes. Southwest, a loyal Boeing customer, expects to receive 20 aircraft this year, compared with its previous estimate of 46, pressuring the budget carrier's plans to expand capacity to tap into a robust demand environment. The U.S. FAA has also barred Boeing from expanding the production of its bestseller 737 MAX jet, while uncertainty looms over the certification timelines for its MAX 7 and 10 models.