Boeing uzavřel 1. čtvrtletí s rekordním backlogem 695 miliard USD a tržby meziročně vzrostly o 14 % na 22,217 miliardy USD. FAA navíc 23. července obnovila jeho oprávnění vydávat konečné certifikace pro 737 MAX a 787.
Boeing (NYSE:BA | BA Price Prediction) enters its July 28 Q2 earnings report with a decade of revenue visibility with a market cap that’s less than a quarter of the price of the total order book. With deliveries rising, debt falling, and defense revenue accelerating, Boeing is showing meaningful progress in its turnaround.
Boeing’s Backlog Is 4x Larger Than Its Market Cap Boeing closed Q1 2026 with a record $695 billion backlog and currently sports a market cap of $164.48 billion. First-quarter revenue grew 14% year over year to $22.217 billion, commercial deliveries climbed to 143 aircraft from 130, and management paid down $6.95 billion of debt in the quarter, taking total debt from $54.1 billion to $47.2 billion.
The Defense Boom Is Already Showing Up in Boeing’s Results The FY2027 Department of War budget totals roughly $1.45 trillion, a 42% annual increase with 26% growth in air power funding. Boeing is already scaling into it: Patriot missile seeker production rises to 850 units in 2026 from 650 last year and 400 two years ago.
Defense, Space & Security revenue jumped 21% to $7.599 billion with operating earnings up 50% to $233 million. On July 23, the FAA restored Boeing’s authority to issue final airworthiness certifications for the 737 MAX and 787, removing a multi-year overhang.
Boeing Has a Bigger Order Book Than Lockheed Martin and RTX Combined Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) posted strong quarters, with Lockheed up 10% and RTX up 7%, but their order books are a fraction of Boeing’s. Lockheed reports a $230 billion backlog and RTX $289 billion, versus Boeing’s $695 billion.
Analysts’ consensus price target on $BA sits at $270.08 against the stock’s current share price of $209.23, with 21 buy ratings versus one sell.
The Bottom Line: Boeing’s Turnaround Has Become Measurable Boeing’s Q2 2026 earnings report is due July 28, with the Street modeling a loss of 34 cents per share on $24.05 billion of revenue. The Q1 core loss already narrowed from $0.49 to $0.20, Director Bradley Tilden bought 1,370 shares at $218.50 in May, and prediction markets price the earnings beat at 64% with a crowd that has been 100% correct on prior BA markets. The July 28 earnings report is the next catalyst that could let Boeing’s backlog thesis compound.
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Boeing vykázal v 1. čtvrtletí výnosy 22,22 miliardy USD, ale volný peněžní tok byl záporný 1,5 miliardy USD a divize Commercial Airplanes měla provozní marži -6,1 %.
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Boeing (NYSE:BA | BA Price Prediction) shares were last seen trading near $210, off 4.3% over the past week and 8.7% lower over the past year. Wall Street sees a turnaround worth buying: analysts carry a consensus price target of $270.08, with 78% of ratings bullish and only one strong sell in the mix. Reddit, meanwhile, is unmoved. Boeing’s aggregate sentiment score sits at 42, a neutral read that leans cautious.
Boeing’s Q1 report told the story fueling institutional optimism: $22.22 billion in revenue, up 14%, 143 commercial deliveries, and $6.95 billion of debt repaid in a single quarter, taking consolidated debt to $47.2 billion. Backlog reached $695 billion. Retail investors, however, are looking at the same filing and seeing a $1.5 billion free cash flow burn and a Commercial Airplanes segment still running at a 6.1% negative operating margin.
Why Boeing’s Reddit Crowd Stays Skeptical Discussion volume is thin: Boeing chatter clusters in r/stockmarket rather than the speculative corners of Reddit, and activity levels register as low outside a single Tuesday morning spike. The dominant thread over the past few days is a news post titled “Boeing asks US to intervene over record EU loan to Airbus,” which has drawn 556 upvotes and 98 comments. The framing, Boeing complaining about competitor subsidies rather than winning on product, sums up the retail mood.
What is keeping sentiment stuck near neutral:
Commercial Airplanes is still losing money at the segment level, with a negative 6.1% operating margin in Q1. Free cash flow swung back to a $1.5 billion outflow after two positive quarters, denting the recovery narrative. The 777X first delivery has slipped to 2027, and 737-7 and 737-10 certifications are still pending. Lockheed’s Steady Profits Sharpen the Contrast Defense peer Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) runs a consistently profitable book while Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security unit only recently returned to positive territory at $233 million in operating earnings. That gap explains why retail investors treat Boeing as a “show me” story even as sell-side analysts lean in.
The Catalyst Boeing Needs The near-term test arrives fast. Polymarket traders assign a 65% probability that Boeing beats its next quarterly earnings, with the market resolving July 28, 2026. A clean quarter with positive cash flow would give the Reddit crowd something harder to ignore than a subsidy dispute with Airbus.
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Boeing před zveřejněním výsledků za 2. čtvrtletí očekává ztrátu 27 centů na akcii a výnosy 23,90 miliardy USD. Akcie jsou pod všemi čtyřmi klíčovými klouzavými průměry.
Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) shares are in the spotlight, with earnings on deck, a bearish technical setup, and Edge Rankings all drawing attention.
Boeing shares are consolidating. What’s ahead for BA stock? Earnings Preview & HistoryBoeing is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings on July 28. Analysts estimate a loss of 27 cents per share along with revenue of $23.90 billion. For the prior quarter, Boeing reported a loss of 20 cents per share, beating the consensus estimate of a loss of 75 cents per share. The company also posted revenue of $22.22 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $21.96 billion.
Over the last four quarters, Boeing has averaged an EPS surprise of 1.65% and a revenue surprise of 0.05%.
What to WatchInvestors will be listening for delivery and production-rate commentary, since the recent order streak only matters if it turns into shipments and cash over the next few quarters. Watch for updates on commercial backlog conversion (orders vs deliveries), free cash flow trajectory (whether higher costs from delays are being contained), and defense program margin pressure — especially any quantified impact from the Air Force One timeline and cost growth.
Boeing Trades Below Every Major Moving AverageFrom a trend perspective, Boeing is still in a repair phase: the stock is trading 5.9% below its 20-day SMA, 7% below its 50-day SMA, 6% below its 100-day SMA, and 5.7% below its 200-day SMA. With price under all of those averages, rallies tend to get tested quickly until the stock can reclaim at least the 20-day/50-day zone.
Momentum is also leaning cautious: MACD is below its signal line and the histogram is negative, which points to upside pressure fading versus the prior upswing. In plain terms, when MACD sits under its signal line, it suggests buyers are losing control unless momentum can turn back up.
The longer-term backdrop is more mixed: Boeing logged a golden cross in June (50-day SMA over the 200-day SMA), but the stock has since slipped back under those longer averages, leaving the cross as a "needs confirmation" signal rather than a clean trend restart. On the map, $232.00 is the key overhead area to watch, while $187.50 is the nearby downside level that matters if sellers regain control.
Key Resistance: $232.00 — a round-number zone that can act as a ceiling on rebounds Key Support: $187.50 — a nearby floor where buyers previously stepped in Benzinga Edge RankingsBelow is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Boeing, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
Momentum: Weak (Score: 14.42) — The stock’s recent trend signals are soft, lining up with price sitting below key moving averages. Value: Weak (Score: 28.37) — The setup screens as expensive versus typical value factors, which can make the stock more sensitive to execution and guidance. The Verdict: Boeing’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a weak-tilted profile, with both Momentum and Value scoring in the lower ranges. For longer-term bulls, the chart likely needs to reclaim key moving averages to improve the momentum read, while the valuation backdrop raises the bar for the upcoming earnings report.
Boeing Shares Trade FlatBA Price Action: At the time of publication, Boeing shares are trading 0.54% higher at $205.90, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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SummaryBoeing (BA) demonstrated stable net order inflow in June, booking 113 net orders valued at $7.3 billion, with strong single-aisle demand. BA's delivery cadence is improving, with 64 aircraft delivered in June and year-to-date deliveries up 12%, reflecting more sustainable, output-based production. Key operational milestones include ramping up 737 MAX and 787 production, inaugurating a fourth 737 MAX line, and progressing on MAX 7, MAX 10, and 777X certifications. Book-to-bill ratios above 1x signal robust demand, but focus remains on converting backlog to deliveries and achieving pre-crisis output levels. Looking for more investing ideas like this one? Get them exclusively at The Aerospace Forum. Learn More » Jon Tetzlaff/iStock Editorial via Getty Images
Boeing (BA) has kicked off the Farnborough Airshow with 140 orders and commitments while keeping the 20-year demand forecast steady despite lower traffic growth expected this year. The US jet maker is
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AerCap objednala 15 letounů Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner a portfolio tím zvýšila na zhruba 140 letadel. Součástí dohody jsou i práva na přechod na větší 787-10.
AerCap is the world's largest owner of 787 Dreamliner jets Agreement includes substitution rights for the 787-10, giving AerCap customers more capacity and operational flexibility , /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and AerCap today announced that the leasing industry's biggest 787 Dreamliner customer placed a new order for 15 787-9 jets. This latest purchase increases AerCap's 787 Dreamliner portfolio to approximately 140 airplanes.
The agreement includes substitution rights for the 787-10, giving AerCap the flexibility to switch to the larger 787 Dreamliner variant that delivers more capacity and new opportunities for its airline customers.
Boeing and AerCap today announce that the leasing industry’s biggest 787 Dreamliner customer placed a new order for 15 787-9 jets. "The addition of these 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplanes to our fleet further strengthens our position as the world's largest owner of 787 jets," said Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap. "As demand for modern, fuel-efficient widebody airplanes continues to grow, this transaction enables us to provide our customers with greater access to one of the industry's most versatile and sought-after airplane families. The 787 has consistently demonstrated strong operating economics and exceptional performance across a wide range of route networks."
AerCap's 787 Dreamliner fleet portfolio is attractive to airlines seeking to renew their fleets and achieve their sustainability goals. As the largest member of the 787 Dreamliner family, the 787-10 will boost an airline's capacity with 50 more seats than the 787-9, while reducing fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to the airplanes it replaces. As airlines deal with near-term macro-economic uncertainties, AerCap's extensive portfolio helps customers to grow or replace older widebody airplanes without committing to direct purchases.
"AerCap's continued investment in the 787 Dreamliner family underscores the airplane's role in enabling long-haul connectivity and superior economics for airlines," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We deeply value this partnership and look forward to supporting AerCap and its customers as they open and sustain new long-haul routes to further connect the world."
AerCap was the first lessor to take delivery of the 787 Dreamliner in 2013. The 787 Dreamliner has since become the standard for new generation widebody airplanes, opening more than 540 new nonstop routes between city pairs that were never previously served and carrying more than 1.3 billion passengers since entering service.
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is headquartered in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Memphis, Miami, Singapore, London, Dubai, Shanghai, Amsterdam and other locations around the world.
About Boeing
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.
Boeing vyzval USA, aby tlačily na EU kvůli transparentnosti rekordního úvěrového balíku ve výši 3 miliardy EUR pro Airbus. Firma zpochybňuje, zda je půjčka v souladu s dohodou z roku 2021 a žádá o zveřejnění úplných podmínek úvěru. Součástí balíku je i počáteční tranše 1 miliardy EUR.
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SummaryCompaniesBoeing asked the USTR to seek full loan terms and compatibility with the 2021 truceThe European Investment Bank announced an initial €1 billion tranche on June 29The EIB said the Airbus financing was a normal interest-bearing loanFARNBOROUGH, England, July 21 (Reuters) - Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab has asked the U.S. government to press the European Union for transparency over a €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package to Airbus, resurfacing potential trade tensions after the two sides extended a tariff truce over jet subsidies.
The request for the U.S. government to intervene comes as Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab has been talking about the development of a new plane as early as 2030, potentially kickstarting a new wave of competition in the global jet market.
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Both sides won partial victories in a 17-year battle at the World Trade Organization over mutual claims of aircraft subsidies that led to a wave of Transatlantic tariffs hitting other industries, before agreeing a five-year truce in 2021.
The truce, which was set to expire on July 6, has been extended indefinitely as both sides draw back from a renewed trade war in aerospace.
In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, seen by Reuters, Boeing said it had been surprised by a June 29 announcement from the European Investment Bank, the EU lending arm, committing to its largest-ever corporate loan for Airbus.
It asked the USTR to request a "full accounting of the terms of this loan" from the EU and to explain why it was compatible with the 2021 truce agreement, which called for an "open and transparent process".
Boeing noted that the announcement, which included an initial tranche of €1 billion, came just four days after the EU adopted the decision to extend the standstill agreement.
"At a minimum, the timing of this loan is surprising," Boeing said in its letter.
The EIB said it finances thousands of companies every year and denied offering Airbus any unusual support.
"This is a normal loan, carrying interest, part of the EIB's overall financing activity," a spokesperson said.
Airbus and Boeing declined comment.
The USTR and European Commission did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
AIRPLANE DEVELOPMENTSIn its loan announcement, the EIB said the package of loans would support Airbus' long-term investments through 2030.
Boeing noted that this is the same year in which Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has said Airbus plans to begin the development of an A320neo successor.
In an interview with Aviation Week ahead of the Farnborough Airshow, Faury spoke of a new plane in 2030 and disclosed the internal code word for the project, "eAction".
"The timing of this significant loan also coincides with Airbus leadership remarks publicly committing to a launch date of a new airplane, which further raises questions about both the size and the intent of this historic economic assistance package," Boeing's letter to the USTR said.
Boeing has said market conditions are not yet right for a new generation of planes, although analysts say both companies are expected to start the next developments by mid-decade.
Boeing's letter underscores wariness over funding on both sides, though tensions have eased considerably since the WTO subsidy battle.
The Trump administration last year agreed to exempt airplanes and parts from tariffs after briefly imposing duties on aviation last year.
Washington has not officially said it is extending the separate truce on tariffs tied to the Airbus-Boeing dispute, but four people familiar with the matter said both sides had effectively buried the marathon WTO dispute for the time being.
While the Trump administration has repeatedly used tariffs, it is seen as reluctant to make use of WTO tools that would implicitly recognize multilateral rules the president opposes.
Trump called this month for talks with trading partners to address the impact of foreign jet imports.
Boeing's concerns about the EU loan to Airbus could also be raised in those talks, a U.S. official told Reuters. European sources say similar loans were cleared in the WTO dispute.
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Boeing i Airbus připravují novou generaci úzkotrupých letadel, ale aerolinky chtějí hlavně dodávky současných modelů. Boeing říká, že na nový program potřebuje ještě pár let.
Boeing and Airbus are starting to map out the next generation of narrow-body aircraft, but the world's two dominant planemakers say their airline customers are more concerned with getting today's jets delivered than pressing for all-new models.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said Monday that the company still needs "a couple more years" to put its finances in a position to support a new commercial aircraft program.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury, meanwhile, said the European manufacturer is targeting the launch of a next-generation single-aisle program around 2030, with entry into service in the second half of the following decade.
While the two CEOs struck different tones, they pointed to broadly similar timeframes.
Airbus has publicly attached a target year to launch its next aircraft. Boeing is indicating that it could be financially capable of moving on a similar horizon, while preserving the option to wait if the technology or market case is not strong enough.
"We think about three things that have to happen," Ortberg told CNBC's Phil LeBeau. "First of all, we have to be ready, and part of that is getting our financial house in order, and we're working on that. It's going to take a couple more years to get where we want to be."
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The technology also has to be ready, he said, and airline customers must be ready to move on from Boeing's current product line.
"The market's got to be ready. Right now, the customers are telling me, 'focus on your existing product line, we really want to see better maturity of the existing product line before we move to a new airplane.'"
It comes as aircraft manufacturers experience persistent production bottlenecks across the industry. Boeing is trying to increase 737 Max output and is still reeling from a series of production and quality issues and a near-catastrophic blowout of a fuselage door plug in January 2024.
Airbus has said engine availability, particularly from Pratt & Whitney, forced it to adjust production plans for this year and next, although Faury said the situation had stabilized.
Faury said Airbus is focused on ramping production and delivering aircraft already on order even as it prepares its next generation of commercial aircraft.
"We're a long-term industry," Faury said. "It takes time to prepare the technologies, to launch a program for the product, for the production system, [to] enter into service with the certification, do the ramp up."
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Faury said Airbus is preparing its next-generation single-aisle aircraft and wants to maintain its lead in that market. The company is targeting a program launch around 2030 and entry into service in the second half of the 2030s.
For both manufacturers, however, increasing production and delivering existing orders remain the more immediate tasks.
Aircraft deliveries in focusRBC Capital Markets analysts said last week that investors are focused on Boeing's ability to increase production of the 737 Max and 787, complete certification of the Max 7 and Max 10, improve margins, and generate cash.
"The primary focus for investors will remain on the state of the supply chain and delivery schedules," the analysts wrote in a note to clients.
The same appears to be true for Airbus. RBC said investors were looking for a clearer path to Airbus's A320 and A350 production goals after the company's stronger second-quarter deliveries boosted confidence in its full-year target.
Airbus has a backlog of over 9,000 aircraft, and demand continues to outpace available supply. Airbus booked 51 A320neo orders in June, while second-quarter delivery growth was driven almost entirely by the A320 family, according to Jefferies analysts.
Jefferies said Airbus's growing delivery volume of A320-family aircraft – 190 in the second quarter – is expected to drive a significant improvement in earnings. Airbus reports deliveries on a monthly basis and will publish its quarterly earnings report next week.
At Boeing, the focus remains on completing the current 737 Max family.
Jefferies said on Sunday that certification work on the 737 Max-7 and Max-10 was 95% and 98% complete, respectively. The Max-10 had 1,533 aircraft on order, accounting for roughly a third of Boeing's 737 backlog.
Ortberg said on Monday that the 737 Max-7 certification with the FAA is expected "very shortly" and would mark a critical milestone, as it would be the first new airplane the FAA has certified in a long time.
Boeing has also invested about $1 billion in a fourth 737 Max production line in Everett, Washington, which will eventually allow the company to raise production beyond the capacity of its three existing Renton lines.
That suggests investors and airline customers are broadly aligned: both want the manufacturers to execute on the aircraft already promised.
While both Boeing and Airbus work through large order backlogs and production constraints, airlines continue to add capacity using existing aircraft models.
Ryanair, Boeing's largest customer outside of the U.S., Chief Financial Officer Neil Sorahan said Monday that the delivery of the last aircraft in its current order of Boeing 737 Max 8-200 jets helped Ryanair expand its fleet to just under 650 aircraft and grow first-quarter traffic by 6%.
The airline expects passenger numbers to grow about 4% this year to 216 million, Sorahan told CNBC's "Squawk Box."
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While neither manufacturer appears to be under intense pressure from customers to move faster, work on the next-generation aircraft continues.
The eventual successors to Boeing's 737 Max and Airbus' A320neo families may shape competition in the industry's largest commercial aircraft market for decades. But before Boeing and Airbus compete over tomorrow's narrow-body aircraft, both still have to deliver on today's orders.
All-Boeing freighter operator will add five 777-8 Freighters to its 777 Freighter fleet MSC Air Cargo seeks to capitalize on resilient air cargo demand with newest generation widebody freighters , /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and MSC Air Cargo today announced that the fast-growing air cargo operator has purchased five 777-8 Freighters.
The previously unidentified order is MSC Air Cargo's first for the 777-8 Freighter. The 777-8 Freighter will be the industry's most capable twin-engine freighter, incorporating advanced technologies as a member of the 777X family and customer-preferred features from the current generation 777 Freighter.
Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announced that the fast-growing air cargo operator has purchased five 777-8 Freighters. The previously unidentified order is MSC Air Cargo’s first for the 777-8 Freighter. "With this order, we are investing in the long-term future of MSC Air Cargo and in the customers we serve," said Jannie Davel, CEO of MSC Air Cargo. "The 777-8 Freighter gives us the efficiency, range and capacity to serve our customers reliably for years to come, while advancing our commitment to more sustainable operations. It is the right aircraft for the next stage of our growth."
The 777-8 Freighter offers the highest payload and the lowest fuel use, emissions and operating cost per tonne of any large freighter. Widebody freighters fly approximately 75 percent of global air cargo capacity. The air freight sector is expected to play a crucial role in the decades ahead as e-commerce continues to grow.
"MSC Air Cargo is investing in its future with this order for large widebody freighter aircraft that will further enhance the capability and reach of its global air network," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "The 777-8 Freighter will be the most efficient aircraft in its class and will connect MSC Air Cargo's hubs to key international markets."
Boeing has booked more than 80 orders for the 777-8 Freighter and MSC Air Cargo is the third Europe-based air cargo operator to order the airplane.
About MSC Air Cargo
MSC Air Cargo is a subsidiary of MSC Group, a global leader in transportation and logistics. Committed to delivering innovative and tailored airfreight solutions, MSC Air Cargo operates a modern fleet of Boeing 777-200 Freighters, serving key markets and destinations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. With a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence, MSC Air Cargo is dedicated to shaping the future of air cargo logistics. For more information, visit mscaircargo.com
About Boeing
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.
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SummaryCompaniesBoeing has already built about 30 MAX 7s awaiting delivery, according to CiriumThe MAX 10 accounts for at least 28% of outstanding MAX ordersFAA expects Boeing's 777X certification to follow the two MAX variantsFARNBOROUGH, England, July 20 (Reuters) - A senior Federal Aviation Administration official said on Monday that the agency expects to certify the Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 737 MAX 7 and larger 10 soon, after an intensive review of the variants of the best-selling plane.
"Closer than ever before," Deputy FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau told Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the Farnborough Air Show. "I think the -7 is literally around the corner, and -10 right behind it."
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He also said he expects the Boeing 777X to be certified after the two MAX planes.
"Whether it's this year or earlier next year... we're kind of letting Boeing drive that when they bring us the right information and we work through it together."
Boeing said last week it is in the final stages of getting regulatory certification for an engine anti-ice system fix for its 737 MAX jetliner.
Boeing has already built about 30 MAX 7s and nine MAX 10s, which are awaiting delivery, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. The MAX 10 accounts for at least 28% of outstanding MAX orders.
Certification of the MAX 7 and 10 is years behind schedule.
Boeing has faced a more stringent certification process following two fatal MAX 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019, as well as scrutiny of the company's production and quality systems after a January 2024 mid-air cabin panel blowout on a nearly new Alaska Airlines MAX 9.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told Reuters last week the FAA and Boeing have improved work on certifying new planes.
"A lot of our difficulties timely responding to Boeing wasn't a resource challenge on the FAA. It was the fact that Boeing kept changing its priorities," he said.
Bedford said the FAA's workflows on Boeing certification have risen 35% to 40%.
"Boeing has a much more clear line of sight on how we can respond to their certification needs," Bedford said.
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SMBC Aviation Capital objednala 100 letadel Boeing 737 MAX, včetně své první objednávky na 60 kusů 737-10 a 40 kusů 737-8. Portfolio 737 MAX tak zvýší na 450 letadel.
Agreement includes SMBC Aviation Capital's first-ever 737-10 order 737-10 order is single largest by a lessor , /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SMBC Aviation Capital today announced that the global aviation finance platform and lessor has ordered 100 737 MAX airplanes, including 60 737-10 and 40 737-8 jets.
The 737-10 order represents SMBC Aviation Capital's first purchase for the 737 MAX family's highest capacity variant. With this order, SMBC Aviation Capital increases its owned, managed and committed to portfolio for the 737 MAX family to 450 jets.
Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital today announced that the global aviation finance platform and lessor has ordered 100 737 MAX airplanes, including 60 737-10 and 40 737-8 jets. "This transaction represents a significant milestone for SMBC Aviation Capital and will ensure our airline customers have access to a long-term pipeline of new technology aircraft," said Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital. "Our partnership with Boeing spans over two decades and this order reflects market dynamics as our airline and investor customers look to upgauge to the 737-10. This order will support their growth ambitions well into the next decade and reflects our strong confidence in the Boeing 737 MAX and sustained demand for fuel-efficient, technologically advanced narrowbody aircraft."
The 737-10 has the best per-seat economics of any single-aisle airplane, seating up to 230 passengers with a range of 3,100 nautical miles (5,740 km). By selecting the 737-10, SMBC Aviation Capital will be able to meet strong market demand for larger single-aisle jets, diversify its asset mix and capture a new customer base.
"We are honored that the new and expanded team at SMBC continues to place its trust in Boeing and the 737 MAX family," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This commitment, including SMBC's first 737-10 order, reflects the strong demand we are seeing for the 737 MAX family's efficiency, reliability and versatility."
As global passenger traffic is forecast to grow 4% annually over the next two decades, lessors are increasingly looking to grow and diversify their single-aisle portfolios to provide airlines with more fuel-efficient jets capable of operating across a variety of route networks. Lessors have ordered more than 1,450 737 MAX jets, representing 20% of the 737 MAX backlog.
About SMBC
SMBC Aviation Capital is the leading global aviation finance platform, servicing a fleet of 1700 aircraft with more than 170 airlines globally. Benefiting from the strong support of its shareholders Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital has a high-quality global airline customer base with an owned portfolio comprising 80% new technology aircraft (by net book value). SMBC Aviation Capital has a strong capital position and holds an A- and BBB+ rating with S&P and Fitch respectively, reflecting the long-term strength of its business. For more information, please visit: https://www.smbc.aero/
About Boeing
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.
Boeing a Philippine Airlines oznámily závazek objednat až 20 letadel 787 Dreamliner. Pokud se dohoda uzavře, půjde o 15 kusů 787-10 s opcí na dalších pět.
Philippines flag carrier will grow its regional network with the 787-10 Airline to place its largest ever widebody order to support fleet modernization , /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Philippine Airlines today announced the flag carrier has committed to order up to 20 787 Dreamliner jets. Once finalized, the agreement for 15 787-10 airplanes, with opportunity to purchase five more, will support Philippine Airlines' fleet modernization and expansion plans.
Boeing and Philippine Airlines today announced at the Farnborough Airshow the flag carrier has committed to order up to 20 787 Dreamliner jets. "This investment manifests our confidence in the future of Philippine Airlines and the continued growth of air travel. The Boeing 787-10 will strengthen our medium and long-haul fleet, allowing us to provide an even better travel experience for our customers while improving operational efficiency and supporting our long-term sustainability goals," said Lucio C. Tan III, president and chief operating officer of PAL Holdings, Inc. "As Asia's first and longest serving airline, we proudly celebrated our 85th anniversary earlier this year. An equally meaningful milestone that we celebrate this year is 80 years of partnership between Philippine Airlines and Boeing."
The 787-10 will complement PAL's fleet of 10 777 jets by expanding operational flexibility across the airline's medium- and long-haul route network. Delivering unmatched fuel efficiency with the lowest operating cost per seat of any widebody jet, the 787's composite design yields 25% less fuel use than the airplanes it typically replaces.
"Philippine Airlines' selection of the 787 Dreamliner marks an important step forward in our partnership, one that spans 80 years," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We're grateful for PAL's trust in Boeing, and our team looks forward to delivering advanced-technology airplanes that deepen connections across the Philippines, Asia and beyond."
As the largest variant of the 787 family, the 787-10 can fly 300-375 passengers up to 13,890 km (7,500 nautical miles), enabling PAL to meet rising travel demand. Passengers travel in enhanced comfort with the 787's design features, including the largest dimmable windows of any commercial jet, higher cabin humidity for less-dry air and technology that helps reduce turbulence for a smoother journey.
About Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines' flag carrier and the country's only full-service network airline. Founded in 1941, PAL is Asia's first commercial airline and has played a vital role in connecting the Philippines to the world for over 85 years. PAL operates scheduled nonstop flights from its hubs in Manila and Cebu to 29 destinations across the Philippines and 40 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. PAL is an APEX Four Star™ airline and was recognized by Cirium for achieving the highest on-time performance among Asia-Pacific carriers in 2025. In 2026, Philippine Airlines was officially invited to join the oneworld® Alliance.
About Boeing
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity. Boeing maintains an 80-year presence with the Philippines, learn more here.
Boeing potřebuje ještě „pár let“ na nápravu svých financí, než spustí nový komerční letoun. Firma se zatím soustředí na stabilizaci současného byznysu a zlepšení spolehlivosti výroby.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told CNBC Monday that the planemaker will need "a couple more years" to repair its finances before launching a new commercial jet, signaling that the company is focused more on stabilizing its existing business rather than rushing to develop a successor to its best-selling 737 MAX.
Boeing must clear three hurdles before committing to a new aircraft program, Ortberg told CNBC's Phil LeBeau at the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K.
"First of all, we have to be ready, and part of that is getting our financial house in order, and we're working on that," Ortberg said. "It's going to take a couple more years to get where we want to be."
Ortberg, who came out of retirement to steady the company after a series of manufacturing and quality issues, also repeated that the technology needs to be ready to introduce a new airplane and the company needs to see sufficient market demand.
For now, airline customers are telling Boeing to focus on improving the reliability and production of its current lineup rather than introducing a new jet, he said, suggesting the company is unlikely to launch a new narrowbody aircraft until later in the decade.
The market for large commercial aircraft is currently dominated by Boeing and Airbus. A new plane to better compete with Airbus' rival A320 family of jets will likely be crucial for Boeing to secure future business.
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Saudi carrier will exercise options for 28 787 Dreamliner jets from 2023 order and convert 20 options to largest 787 Dreamliner variant Riyadh Air has taken delivery of six 787-9 jets and currently serves six cities Agreement reaffirms Riyadh Air's plan to operate to over 100 global destinations by 2030, powered by a growing next-generation fleet , /PRNewswire/ -- Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that the airline is exercising options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. The agreement to exercise most of the options from Riyadh Air's 2023 order also includes the conversion of 20 airplanes to the larger 787-10 variant.
Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Boeing today announced that the airline is exercising options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. The announcement includes a previously unidentified purchase of 11 of the ultra-efficient widebody jets. Once the remaining 17 airplanes are finalized, Riyadh Air's firm order count will grow to 67 787 Dreamliners.
"The commitment to firm up an additional 28 787 Dreamliners and introduce the 787-10 marks another significant milestone in Riyadh Air's journey towards over 100 international destinations by 2030, a key part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 ambitions," said Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air. "Following the recent launch of full operations, guests have been hugely impressed with the Riyadh Air experience onboard our current fleet of six Boeing 787 jets. The addition of the 787-10 strengthens our ability to accommodate growing passenger and cargo demand while providing the operational flexibility required to support our ambitious network plans."
By operating the 787-9 and 787-10, Riyadh Air will benefit from fleet commonality, including shared flight deck systems, maintenance procedures and pilot training, helping deliver operational efficiencies while ensuring a consistent, premium guest experience across its network.
The 787 Dreamliner family features the largest windows of any commercial airplane, higher cabin humidity, lower cabin altitude pressurization and advanced turbulence-sensing technology, all designed to enhance passenger comfort.
"We are delighted to see Riyadh Air flying their new 787 airplanes in commercial service and we are deeply honored they are placing orders for additional 787 Dreamliner aircraft to support their future," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 787-10 will be a great complement to Riyadh Air's growing fleet and advance the airline's mission to be a world-class airline that delivers an exceptional passenger experience."
The addition of the 787-10 reflects Riyadh Air's commitment to operating one of the world's most modern, efficient and sustainable fleets. As the largest member of the 787 Dreamliner family, the 787-10 will boost Riyadh Air's capacity with 50 more seats than the 787-9, while reducing fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to the airplanes it replaces.
The expanded Boeing fleet will help Riyadh Air grow its network and add the capacity needed to ensure Riyadh, a G20 capital city, is fully connected to 100 global destinations realizing the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
As a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Riyadh Air acts as a key catalyst for Saudi Arabia's economic diversification strategy. By expanding its global reach, the airline expects to generate over 200,000 direct and indirect jobs and contribute over $20 billion (SAR 75 billion) to non-oil GDP growth by 2030.
About Riyadh Air
Riyadh Air, a wholly owned PIF company, is redefining global travel as a full-service global carrier based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Since its launch in March 2023, Riyadh Air has committed to building a modern, efficient fleet and embracing careful sustainability practices, focusing on responsible operations and thoughtful innovation throughout every journey. Each aircraft features advanced cabin interiors, next-generation digital inflight entertainment, and seamless connectivity, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable experience. By 2030, Riyadh Air aims to connect guests to over 100 destinations worldwide, with authentic Saudi hospitality at the heart of every flight.
About Boeing
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.
Boeing stále počítá s dodáním dvou nových Air Force One v roce 2028, ale program už stojí přes 5 miliard USD a dál zdražuje. Firma je tak čtyři roky za plánem.
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LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab said on Sunday it remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional spending on a program already years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget.
Boeing was awarded a $3.9 billion contract in 2018 to build the aircraft, though costs have since ballooned to more than $5 billion. The aircraft are intended to replace the current Air Force One planes, which entered service in 1990.
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"We're on track for 2028," Steve Parker, CEO of Defense, Space & Security, told reporters ahead of the Farnborough Airshow in the UK, adding that he expected the first aircraft to begin testing next year.
"I do expect to see some cost growth there as we come through and we finish off the wiring and the structures, as well as finishing up our own certifications."
In May 2025, the United States accepted a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar for use as a temporary presidential aircraft. The jet has since entered service as a bridge aircraft. Security concerns led President Donald Trump to forgo flying the Qatari jet home from Turkey, opting instead to return aboard an older Air Force One.
The Air Force One program involves converting two Boeing 747-8 aircraft into highly specialized jets equipped with advanced communications and defensive systems. Even with a 2028 delivery, the program would be running four years behind schedule.
Reporting by Joe Brock; Editing by Sharon Singleton
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Boeing ponechal dvacetiletý výhled poptávky po letadlech beze změny a čeká 43 625 dodávek v letech 2026 až 2045. Firma zároveň odhaduje na počátku roku 2026 nedostatek téměř 2 000 letadel.
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SummaryCompaniesBoeing forecast 43,625 deliveries from 2026 through 2045, including 33,545 single-aisle jetsBoeing estimates an undersupply of close to 2,000 aircraft entering 2026China is expected to account for 21% of deliveriesFARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 (Reuters) - Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab maintained its forecast for strong global demand for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the U.S. planemaker's market projection released in England on Saturday, ahead of the Farnborough Airshow.
The U.S. planemaker's forecast was almost identical to its 2025 outlook. Boeing forecast industry-wide global deliveries of 43,625 new jetliners and freighters around the world from 2026 through 2045 -- 33,545 single-aisle jets, 7,715 widebody aircraft, 930 factory-built freighters and 1,435 regional jets.
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This month, Boeing's European rival Airbus trimmed its projection by 1% to 42,060 new aircraft, citing the Iran war and trade tensions.
Boeing expects air passenger traffic growth of about 2.3% this year, less than half of last year's growth rate of 5.3%. It expects growth to rebound to 6%-7% in 2027 and 5%-6% in 2028.
"Our outlook is that passenger traffic globally will be where it would have been by the end of 2028," Boeing Commercial Marketing Vice President Darren Hulst told reporters. He described the current slowdown as different from the multi-year demand shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boeing expects passenger traffic to grow 4% annually over the next 20 years, with cargo traffic rising 3.7%, the jet fleet expanding 3% and the world economy growing 2.5%.
Demand for new aircraft continues to grow faster than planemakers can deliver new jets. Passenger traffic last year had rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, but deliveries of new jets remained below the 2018 output, Hulst said.
The company estimates an undersupply of close to 2,000 aircraft entering 2026, with the single-aisle shortfall unlikely to clear until around the end of the decade and widebody shortages likely to persist into the early 2030s.
The outlook assumes a roughly even split between replacement and growth demand. Boeing projects 21,475 deliveries will replace older jets and 22,150 will support fleet expansion. The global fleet is expected to rise from about 28,000 aircraft in 2025 to 50,000 by 2045, with new-generation aircraft growing from 32% of the fleet to 92%.
China is expected to account for 21% of deliveries, followed by Eurasia at 20%, North America and South/Southeast Asia at 19% each, the Middle East and Africa at 10%, Latin America at 6% and Oceania/Northeast Asia at 5%.
Boeing's forecast reflects a market recovering from repeated shocks but still constrained by manufacturing capacity and supply-chain fragility. Boeing also faces certification delays on key programs including the 737 MAX 7 and 10 and the 777-9.
Hulst said the long-term demand picture remains supported by trade, tourism, migration and airline network expansion.
"The reason why we travel and the reason why goods move isn't changing," he said.
Reporting by Dan Catchpole in Seattle; Editing by David Gregorio
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FAA od příštího týdne vrátí Boeingu oprávnění vydávat osvědčení o letové způsobilosti pro všechny 737 MAX a 787. Jde o významný krok při zvyšování výroby.
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CompaniesWASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration told Congress on Friday it will allow Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes starting next week, a significant milestone for the U.S. planemaker as it ramps up production.
The FAA told Congress the "decision follows months of thorough data and safety review demonstrating consistent production quality and reflects the FAA's confidence in Boeing's ability to issue airworthiness certificates under FAA oversight," according to an email seen by Reuters.
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The FAA revoked Boeing's right to approve individual MAX planes in 2019 after a second fatal MAX crash in Ethiopia, and for Boeing 787 airplanes in 2022 due to production quality issues.
Boeing did not immediately comment.
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Boeing v červnu doručil 64 letadel, z toho 42 737 MAX, a za první pololetí 314 kusů. Vyšší dodávky podporují jeho volný peněžní tok a cíl 1 až 3 miliardy USD pro celý rok 2026.
Boeing (BA 1.26%) delivered 64 jets in June, four more jets than it delivered in May and the same month last year. The number is part of the company's 314 jet deliveries in the first half of 2026. Its commercial delivery performance is a good sign of its financial recovery. Pushing out this volume of airline jets has a massive, direct impact on the company's free cash flow (FCF) trajectory.
While Boeing's overall operating margin remains lean (only 18.1% in the first quarter) as it navigates program overruns and defense drags, deliveries are the raw fuel for its balance sheet. A strong June demonstrates the manufacturing discipline required to chip away at its post-pandemic debt and secure sustainable, positive FCF.
Here is a breakdown of what these delivery numbers mean for Boeing's cash position moving forward.
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Boeing is unlocking sunk inventory The cash flow cycle is highly back-end loaded in aerospace manufacturing. Predelivery payments are generally around 30% of the purchase price, so manufacturers pay for much of the parts, labor, and supply chain overhead long before the plane leaves the tarmac. When the keys are actually handed over to the customer, the remaining 70% of the plane's total purchase price is collected.
Pushing 64 jets out the door in a single month means Boeing is successfully liquidating parked, fully built inventory and turning it into immediate cash. In the first quarter, it reported an earnings per share (EPS) loss of $0.11, and even that was a 31% improvement year over year.
Validating its free cash flow target In the company's first-quarter earnings call, Boeing chief financial officer Jay Malave projected full-year 2026 FCF to finish between $1 billion and $3 billion. That's a big change from the $1.5 billion FCF loss in the first quarter, as the first half of the year saw heavy operational expenditures and narrower operating margins.
Strong June momentum serves as proof of concept for the Street, validating that the era of aggressive cash burn is fading and that the $1 billion to $3 billion FCF target is highly achievable if execution remains steady. The company had consecutive positive FCF quarters in the second half of 2025.
Malave said that because of cash outflows in the first half of the year, achieving the full-year FCF target depends on a back-end-loaded second half, driven heavily by increased delivery volumes. As it is, Boeing booked a net total of 113 new orders in June and a total of 408 new orders this year.
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Supply chain and delivery health are improving Investors are still playing a wait-and-see game with Boeing, as its shares are flat so far this year.
To generate robust, multibillion-dollar FCF plateaus in the coming years, Boeing needs volume stability. June's delivery numbers (which included 42 of the workhorse 737 MAX models) provide a critical insight into its operations. Delivering at this rate demonstrates that major supply chain and parts delays are no longer the absolute ceiling they were in previous quarters.
This operational rhythm sets the stage for Boeing's upcoming push to lift 737 production from 42 to 47 aircraft per month, now that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved that change. A synchronized supply chain executing higher monthly production rates is the primary structural driver that will expand program-level cash margins moving forward.
Boeing je v závěrečné fázi získání regulační certifikace opravy systému proti námraze motoru pro 737 MAX, což má otevřít cestu verzím MAX 7 a 10 k dodávkám. MAX 10 je už z 98 % hotov v certifikačních letových testech.
SummaryCompaniesMAX 7 and 10 versions cannot be certified until system fixedOperating MAX planes will need to be retrofitted with new systemMAX 10 is 98% through certification flight testing, executive saysSEATTLE, July 16 (Reuters) - Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab is in the final stages of getting regulatory certification for an engine anti-ice system fix for its 737 MAX jetliner, company executives said, paving the way for the long-delayed MAX 7 and 10 versions to enter service.
The redesign addresses an issue that could cause overheating and possible engine failure and has been the biggest obstacle to certification of the smallest and largest versions of Boeing's best-selling jet.
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Boeing has already built about 30 MAX 7s and nine MAX 10s awaiting delivery, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. The larger MAX 10 accounts for at least 28% of outstanding MAX orders.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said in May it expected to certify the smaller 737 MAX 7 this summer. Southwest Airlines (LUV.N), opens new tab is the biggest customer for that version.
The more profitable MAX 10 is 98% through certification flight testing, executives told reporters ahead of next week's Farnborough Airshow.
"We have two flight tests left, and we should be done real soon here," said Chris Payne, Boeing vice president and general manager for 737 MAX development programs.
YEARS BEHIND SCHEDULECertification of the MAX 7 and 10 is years behind schedule, which has allowed European planemaker Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab to expand its lead in the narrowbody market.
Boeing has had to work through a more stringent certification process following two fatal MAX 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019, as well as scrutiny of the company's production and quality systems after a January 2024 mid-air cabin panel blowout on a nearly new Alaska Airlines MAX 9.
After the anti-ice system issue was discovered in 2021, regulators allowed the MAX variants already in service - the MAX 8, 8-200 and 9 - to continue flying and for Boeing to keep making them but delayed certification of the other versions.
The fix to the system also reduces engine noise and mitigates fan flutter, based on testing at GE Aerospace's (GE.N), opens new tab facility in Ohio, said Mike Sinnett, Boeing's senior vice president of product strategy, product development and development programs.
"It was kind of win-win all around," he said.
The 737 MAX's LEAP-1B engine is produced by CFM International, a joint venture of GE Aerospace and France's Safran (SAF.PA), opens new tab.
For the existing MAX fleet, Boeing says most of the engine anti-ice retrofit can be done within a maintenance shift, but it also requires installing new wiring that is more invasive.
Executives said Boeing was working with regulators on a schedule that would allow airlines to make the repair when their planes are already in the hangar for heavy maintenance checks, reducing disruption and costs.
The MAX 10 will also introduce an updated flight crew alerting system, known as an enhanced angle-of-attack system, to meet safety requirements imposed by Congress following the two MAX crashes that killed 346 people and led to the model's 20-month grounding beginning in 2019.
The system simplifies flight-deck alerts resulting from a failed angle-of-attack sensor, which overwhelmed pilots with too much information before the planes crashed in Indonesia and Ethiopia.
The update is "an IOU from the return-to-service (requirements) after the very unfortunate accidents," said Bill Quashnock, Boeing's 737 deputy chief pilot.
All in-service 737 MAX jets will have the new system installed within two years after regulators certify it, he said.
Boeing is also more than 50% through certification flight testing for the 777-9 and is "on track" to start delivering the new widebody jet next year, said Terry Beezhold, Boeing vice president and general manager of the 777-9 program.
The company still has to complete several major certification requirements, including getting regulatory approval for long-distance flights with few airports in between.
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Boeing těží z obnovy flotil aerolinek a na konci 1. čtvrtletí měl zakázkovou knihu více než 6 100 letadel v hodnotě 576 miliard USD. Výrobu 737 zvýšil na 42 kusů měsíčně a 787 na osm.
Key Takeaways Boeing is benefiting from airlines replacing older fleets with more fuel-efficient next-generation aircraft.BA ended Q1 with a backlog of more than 6,100 airplanes valued at $576 billion.BA raised 737 output to 42 monthly and 787 production to eight monthly amid improving stability and demand. The Boeing Company (BA - Free Report) is well positioned to benefit from one of the aviation industry's strongest long-term growth drivers — the global airline fleet renewal cycle. As passenger traffic continues to recover and airlines seek to improve fuel efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations, carriers are accelerating investments in next-generation aircraft. Boeing's portfolio, led by the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner families, is well aligned with these industry trends.
Replacing aging fleets with newer-generation airplanes allows airlines to lower operating costs, extend route networks and improve profitability. Given that fuel remains one of the largest operating expenses for airlines, fleet renewal offers an increasingly compelling economic proposition.
Boeing’s production remained on an upward trajectory, with the 737 program operating at 42 aircraft per month and the 787 program producing eight aircraft per month, reflecting improving manufacturing stability and sustained customer demand.
The 737 MAX family offers airlines significant fuel-efficiency improvements over previous-generation narrow-body aircraft while serving the high-volume short- and medium-haul market. The 787 Dreamliner enables carriers to operate long-haul routes more efficiently through lower fuel consumption, advanced composite materials and reduced maintenance requirements. These aircraft are particularly attractive as airlines expand international networks and replace aging fleets.
The company's substantial order book further highlights the strength of the current demand environment. Boeing ended the first quarter with a commercial aircraft backlog of more than 6,100 airplanes valued at $576 billion. This backlog provides years of production visibility and reflects airlines' confidence in long-term passenger traffic growth despite near-term economic uncertainties.
Aerospace Companies Benefiting From Fleet RenewalAlong with Boeing, several other aerospace manufacturers are also benefiting from the ongoing global fleet modernization trend:
Airbus SE (EADSY - Free Report) continues to see strong demand for its A320neo and A350 families as airlines invest in more fuel-efficient aircraft and expand their fleets.
Embraer S.A. (EMBJ - Free Report) is benefiting from growing demand for regional jets, with its E2 family offering improved fuel efficiency and lower operating costs for regional carriers.
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Riyadh Air zvažuje objednávku dalších 25 až 30 Boeingů 787 Dreamliner, což by znamenalo využití většiny smluvních opcí. Zároveň může navýšit i objednávku u Airbusu.
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PARIS, July 13 (Reuters) - Saudi startup Riyadh Air is studying the purchase of between 25 and 30 more Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787 Dreamliners by exercising most of its contractual options with the U.S. planemaker, and may also top up its Airbus order book, industry sources said.
The carrier, which last month staged its first commercial revenue flight, ordered up to 72 Boeing Dreamliners in 2023, including 39 definitive orders and options for a further 33.
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An announcement that Riyadh Air is converting the bulk of those options into outright purchases could come as early as next week's Farnborough Airshow, the sources said, though they cautioned that details were still being discussed.
Riyadh Air and Boeing both declined to comment.
Riyadh Air also has 25 Airbus A350-1000 long-haul jets on order along with options for another 25. Industry sources say some of those may also be converted into firm orders. Airbus declined comment.
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PARIS/MANILA, July 10 (Reuters) - Philippine Airlines (PAL) is poised to order 15 Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787-10 aircraft and nine Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab A350-1000 jets, marking its first Boeing purchase in almost 20 years, industry sources said on Friday.
The orders are expected to be announced at the Farnborough Airshow this month. The decision to include the Boeing 787 will automatically trigger a separate engine contest between Britain's Rolls-Royce (RR.L), opens new tab and U.S. giant GE Aerospace (GE.N), opens new tab.
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Airbus and Boeing declined to comment on commercial discussions.
Philippine Airlines said it could not provide information on potential fleet acquisitions.
The deal comes after the airline's president disclosed at an industry summit in June that the airline planned to order new planes in the next couple of months.
Bloomberg News reported earlier this week that the carrier had opted to split an order for about 20 planes between Airbus and Boeing.
PAL currently has a mixed wide-body fleet of predominantly previous-generation Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s as well as a handful of the newer A350s.
The 787-10 competes most directly with Airbus's upgraded A330neo model.
Following a global showdown over tariffs, Washington is seeking to narrow its trade deficit with the Philippines which stood at nearly $5 billion in 2024. The Philippines has pledged to increase imports from the United States.
At the same time, PAL is expanding as the country plans a new airport and last month announced plans to join the oneworld Alliance, ending its isolation from major airline groupings.
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Němečtí vyšetřovatelé uvedli, že při kolapsu příďového podvozku Boeingu 787 společnosti Lufthansa na letišti ve Frankfurtu chyběl zajišťovací kolík. Ten byl později nalezen ve skladovací schránce v přední části letadla.
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BERLIN, July 9 (Reuters) - German aviation accident investigators said on Thursday that a misplaced locking pin was involved in the nose gear collapse of a Boeing 787 at a gate at Frankfurt airport last month.
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A locking pin had not been inserted in the nose gear before the collapse that left several staff members injured.
The device was instead found in a storage box in the aircraft's forward hold, said the BFU federal aviation accident investigation bureau in an interim report.
The Lufthansa (LHAG.DE), opens new tab Boeing B787-9 (BA.N), opens new tab jetliner was being prepared for a long-haul flight to Los Angeles at a terminal parking stand on June 4 when its nose gear collapsed.
According to the report, there were 28 people inside the aircraft, including technicians, crew members and ground staff, when the nose landing gear unexpectedly retracted.
Six other individuals outside were directly involved.
The investigation is not yet complete, and an analysis, including a determination of the causes, will only be provided in the final report, expected in about a year.
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Dvě nedávné události s Boeingem 737 MAX na letech Southwest Airlines znovu přitahují pozornost k bezpečnostním rizikům Boeingu i aerolinek. BA je za posledních pět dní do 8. července o zhruba 0,67 % níže.
Two recent incidents regarding a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have put Boeing Co. NYSE: BA stock back in the spotlight, and not in a good way. Both incidents occurred on Southwest Airlines NYSE: LUV jets. The timing is notable, landing just as Boeing works to reassure investors that its production and quality-control issues are behind it.
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The first incident occurred on Southwest Flight WN139, which made an emergency return to Maui. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 was en route from Kahului to Las Vegas on July 5, 2026, when the crew reported a mechanical issue. Rather than continuing toward the mainland, the flight diverted to Honolulu.
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Passengers described a tense but orderly return, and the aircraft landed safely with no reported injuries. Southwest confirmed the diversion as a precaution, and the plane was inspected before returning to service.
A second, less-reported incident also involved a Southwest MAX 8. That flight, traveling between Denver and Dallas, diverted after the crew flagged a technical issue in mid-flight. Details are thinner, with limited official confirmation so far. Together, the two incidents highlight how quickly minor mechanical alerts can draw scrutiny, especially with a model still shadowed by its troubled history.
737 MAX Incidents Put Boeing Stock Back Under the MicroscopeThe company faced intense scrutiny after two fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX in 2018 and 2019, which led to a worldwide grounding of the aircraft. There's no indication that either recent event involved MCAS, the flight-control system tied to that earlier crisis.
This hasn’t turned into a sell-the-news event. BA is down only about 0.67% over the five days ending July 8. LUV is down about 3.01% over the same period. These new incidents, however, remind investors of the inherent risk in this sector.
One of those risks is the price of jet fuel, which is moving higher as U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over. For investors tracking BA and LUV, these incidents add a fresh variable to an already complex earnings picture heading into the back half of 2026.
Boeing's Production Recovery Still Faces Execution RisksBoeing's latest earnings paint a picture of a company gaining operational footing while still carrying real risk. Production discipline is the headline: 737 output has stabilized at 42 jets monthly, with plans to reach 47 this summer and eventually 52 once the new Everett North Line comes online.
Certification progress reinforces that momentum, with the 737-7/737-10 nearing final approval, the 777-9 advancing through FAA testing, and a supplier engine issue reportedly identified and being resolved. Higher MTOW approval on the 787-9/787-10 adds further flexibility.
Still, execution risk hasn't disappeared. A wiring nonconformance forced rework on 25 737s, pushing some deliveries into Q2. The 787 program faces its own delays, tied to seat certification and engine timing. Meanwhile, the Spirit AeroSystems integration remains a financial drag, expected to cost roughly $1 billion in cash this year.
Taken together, the stakes center on execution consistency. Boeing has a credible production ramp and certification runway ahead. That’s why the company can ill afford to deal with recurring quality lapses, particularly while integration costs threaten to undercut that progress. Investors will be watching whether operational discipline can outpace recurring one-off setbacks that still weigh on delivery timelines and cash flow.
Higher Fuel Prices Add Pressure to Airline StocksThe risk to Southwest and other airlines is not direct, but it’s nonetheless real.
Buyer behavior matters. Anecdotal evidence showed consumers actively sought out airlines and flights that didn’t use the 737 MAX after the 2018-2019 crashes. Southwest uses the 737 MAX extensively in its fleet, so the operational risk is real, albeit hard to quantify.
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That risk comes at a time when energy prices are on the rise, which means higher jet fuel prices at a time when the consumer is weak. Overall travel demand, including airline demand, has remained solid so far, despite sticky inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates that affect consumers at multiple levels.
Airlines such as Delta NYSE: DAL, which cater to a premium consumer, may not feel the impact as much as Southwest, which relies on a more budget-conscious consumer. That said, while consumers have options, Southwest has significant equity built with its customer base.
Energy prices will be the bigger short-term story for all the airline stocks, including Southwest. And due to the FIFA World Cup, Southwest and other airlines are likely to post good numbers this earnings season. Adding to the bull case, analysts have been raising their price targets for LUV despite the incidents.
If the investigation doesn’t reveal a systemic issue with the 737 Max, investors can remove that risk from their assessments of Southwest and Boeing. But in two sectors where the margin of error is slim, investors may want to exercise caution in the short term.
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Pertamina a Boeing podepsaly memorandum o spolupráci na rozvoji udržitelného leteckého paliva v Indonésii. Cílem je podpořit dekarbonizaci letectví a cestu k čistým nulovým emisím.
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CompaniesJAKARTA, July 9 (Reuters) - Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina [RIC:RIC:PERTM.UL] said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with U.S. planemaker Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab to explore opportunities in developing a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in the country.
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The agreement aims to support Indonesia's effort to decarbonise the aviation sector and move towards net-zero emissions, Pertamina said in a statement late on Wednesday.
The companies will look at identifying feedstock sources, developing SAF technologies, and supporting SAF policy development.
"We are confident this collaboration will accelerate the development of a competitive SAF industry, and create greater value for Indonesia's economy," Pertamina CEO Simon Aloysius Mantiri said.
Boeing Indonesia Managing Director Indra Duivenvoorde said Indonesia had the potential to become a regional leader in sustainable aviation.
Boeing projects Southeast Asia's passenger traffic to grow by around 7% annually through 2044, creating demand for nearly 4,900 new aircraft, and said SAF adoption is expected to help cut aviation emissions.
Pertamina has launched several SAF initiatives, including SAF production and certification, the use of SAF by its subsidiary Pelita Air, and the Cilacap Biorefinery project to produce SAF using used cooking oil and other sustainable waste-based feedstocks.
Reporting by Fransiska Nangoy, Writing by Ananda Teresia; Editing by John Mair
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Boeing zprovoznil čtvrtou montážní linku 737 MAX v Everettu, čímž výrazně zvýšil výrobní kapacitu. Program by do roku 2035 mohl generovat přes 53 miliard USD ročně.
SummaryBoeing has launched a fourth 737 MAX assembly line in Everett, significantly expanding production capacity and supporting a multi-year ramp-up.The current 737 MAX backlog supports monthly production rates of 72–80 units, yet BA is producing at just 42, indicating strong latent demand.By 2035, 737 MAX program revenues could exceed $53 billion annually, with cumulative revenues boosted 10% by an accelerated ramp-up on the new line.The fourth line offers BA strategic flexibility—enabling either stress relief on existing lines or a faster, value-accretive ramp to meet demand and reduce debt.Looking for more investing ideas like this one? Get them exclusively at The Aerospace Forum. Learn More » Aeon Aviation Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images
As part of The Boeing Company's (BA) production ramp-up, Boeing has started operating its fourth 737 MAX assembly line in Everett, boosting the production capacity for the Boeing 737 MAX. The introduction
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Boeing v pondělí spustí čtvrtou montážní linku 737 MAX v Everettu, aby zvýšil výrobu při silné globální poptávce. Linka North Line zatím nepřispěje k navýšení z 42 na 47 letadel měsíčně před začátkem roku 2027.
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EVERETT, July 6 (Reuters) - Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab plans to begin operating a fourth 737 MAX assembly line on Monday at its Everett, Washington, factory.
The new line, known inside Boeing as the North Line, is part of the U.S. planemaker's long-term plans to significantly increase output of its popular single-aisle jetliner to keep up with historically high global demand for jets.
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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said in June the company would "load" the first aircraft onto the Everett line on July 6. He described the line as a copy of the three 737 final assembly lines in Boeing's Renton plant, south of Seattle.
The start comes as Boeing ramps 737 production from 42 to 47 jets a month after consulting with the Federal Aviation Administration. The North Line is not expected to contribute to any rate increases before early 2027, when Boeing aims to increase 737 output to 52 jets a month.
The company is studying increasing the 737 production rate to as much as 70 jets per month.
Boeing needs to increase 737 output to help regain its financial footing after years of production disruptions, safety crises and supplier strains.
The FAA imposed limits on Boeing's 737 production after a January 2024 midair blowout of a door plug on a nearly new Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9. The incident intensified scrutiny of Boeing's manufacturing controls and forced the company to slow output while it addressed quality lapses.
The Everett plant is the world's largest building by volume. It once housed production lines for the 747, 767, 777 and 787, but it has considerable available factory space after the end of 747 production and the consolidation of 787 assembly in South Carolina.
The 737 MAX competes with Airbus' (AIR.PA), opens new tab A320neo family in the high-volume single-aisle market, where airlines are waiting years for new aircraft.
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Wisk Aero, vlastněná Boeingem, čelí žalobě bývalé softwarové manažerky Briahny O’Neill, která tvrdí, že ji firma propustila po upozornění na bezpečnostní rizika. Podle žaloby mělo jít i o omezení testování softwaru vyžadovaného FAA, aby byl splněn termín testovacího letu v roce 2025.
Wisk Aero, the electric air taxi company owned by Boeing, has been hit with a lawsuit from a former employee, who claims she was fired after raising safety concerns.
Former software manager Briahna O’Neill sued Wisk in Santa Clara Superior Court earlier this week, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. The Seattle Times first reported on the lawsuit, noting that Boeing declined to comment.
O’Neill said she filed two internal safety reports that outlined how Wisk had engineers reduce the amount of FAA-required software testing being done in order to hit a test flight deadline in 2025. O’Neill claims she was fired just weeks after filing the second complaint.
Founded in 2019, Wisk is one of a number of companies trying to develop commercially viable electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. It’s one of the few companies working on aiming for full autonomy. Wisk is also one of the eight companies that were approved earlier this year by the FAA to join a three-year program for testing such aircraft. Wisk said it cannot comment on ongoing litigation.
FAA je v závěrečné fázi certifikace Boeing 737 MAX 7 a MAX 10, zatímco EASA jejich schválení pro provoz považuje za prioritu. Obě úřady říkají, že zbývá už jen poslední část procesu.
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CHANTILLY, Virginia, June 17 (Reuters) - Europe and the U.S. are making progress toward approving two new variants of the Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 737 MAX for use, a top European aviation regulator and a senior U.S. aviation official said on Wednesday.
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau said the FAA was in the final stages of certifying the smaller MAX 7 and larger MAX 10. European Union Aviation Safety Agency Executive Director Florian Guillermet said at a safety conference validating the MAX 10 for service is a top priority for the agency.
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"We are making very good progress on the final closure of the last actions," Guillermet said at the forum. "I think it's good that we are able to close that in the upcoming period, because we will be able to turn the page and to move on."
He told reporters, "We don't have many hurdles or major milestones. It's just a last part of the process. It's very, very intense" to process all the relevant documents and has just a few weeks to complete it according to the current schedule.
The FAA's Rocheleau told reporters at the event that remaining MAX certification work is largely "dotting i's and crossing t's." He said the FAA is "making sure that there's a comfort level between our two authorities, our two certification offices -- that this is ready to fly."
Rocheleau said he thinks EASA will validate the FAA's certification of the two MAX planes either at the same time or very soon afterward. "We're in a good place," Rocheleau said.
Last month, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said he expected the MAX 7 to be certified this summer and the MAX 10 to be approved before the end of the year.
The MAX 7 is a shortened version of the two types already in service, the MAX 8 and 9, which have accumulated tens of thousands of flight hours. Boeing has faced delays in the certification of the 7 and 10 due to an engine de-icing issue.
Relations between EASA and the FAA soured after fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 were linked to flawed software and poor oversight, prompting EASA to take a closer look at Boeing designs but both Rocheleau and Guillermet touted much better relations between the two agencies.
Rocheleau said the FAA and EASA are working on a data-sharing agreement to work better on certification and risk management.
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Boeing v prvním čtvrtletí zvýšil tržby divize BDS na 7,6 mld. USD, meziročně o 21 %, a získal zakázky za 9 mld. USD. Kniha objednávek dosáhla 86 mld. USD.
Key Takeaways Boeing's BDS unit generated $7.6B in Q1 revenues, up 21% year over year.Boeing booked $9B in defense orders and ended the period with an $86B backlog.Boeing expanded PAC-3 Seeker production and partnered with Rheinmetall on MQ-28 Ghost Bat. The Boeing Company’s (BA - Free Report) is best known for its commercial aircraft business, but its Defense, Space & Security ("BDS") segment could become an increasingly important contributor to future growth. As global defense budgets rise and military modernization efforts accelerate, Boeing appears well positioned to benefit from demand for advanced aircraft, autonomous systems, satellites, and defense technologies.
During the first quarter, the BDS unit generated $7.6 billion in revenues, up 21% year over year. While the segment has faced execution challenges in recent years, management continues to focus on improving operational performance and reducing costs across major defense programs.
The BDS unit booked $9 billion in orders, including contracts to continue E-7 Wedgetail development and additional international demand for KC-46 aircraft, which resulted in a solid backlog addition of $86 billion for the period ending March 2026.
During the aforementioned quarter, Boeing's defense business signed a seven-year framework agreement to expand PAC-3 Seeker production and announced a strategic partnership with Rheinmetall to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat to Germany. In April, Artemis II successfully completed its mission to the moon, propelled by the Boeing-built Space Launch System core stage rocket.
While commercial aviation remains Boeing's largest business, improving execution, expanding international opportunities, and progress across key defense programs suggest that the BDS segment could become a more meaningful growth driver in the years ahead. If management continues to improve program performance while securing new contracts, the defense business may play an increasingly important role in Boeing's long-term recovery and growth strategy.
Defense Contractors Benefiting From Military ModernizationRising geopolitical tensions, evolving security threats, and the need to replace aging military equipment are prompting governments across the world to increase defense spending and accelerate military modernization programs. These trends are creating significant growth opportunities for leading aerospace and defense companies. Several companies that are well positioned to benefit from these favorable industry dynamics are discussed below.
Lockheed Martin (LMT - Free Report) benefits from strong demand for advanced defense platforms, including the F-35 fighter jet, missile defense systems and space technologies.
RTX Corporation (RTX - Free Report) continues to secure defense contracts across missile systems, air defense solutions, and military aerospace programs, supported by rising global security spending.
BA Stock’s Earnings EstimatesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year improvement of 98.6% and 2,813.2%, respectively.
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BA Stock Trades at a DiscountIn terms of valuation, BA’s forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) is 1.74X, a discount to the industry’s average of 2.61X.
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BA Stock’s Price PerformanceIn the past three months, the company’s shares have risen 10.2% against the industry’s 4.4% decline.
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Boeing získal zakázku za 2 miliardy USD na dvě nové vojenské komunikační družice MUOS. Práce mají zahrnovat návrh, stavbu, podporu při startu i testy na oběžné dráze do 30. září 2035.
Key Takeaways BA secures nearly $2B MUOS Phase II contract for two new military communications satellites.BA program includes design, build, launch support and on-orbit testing through 2035.BA strengthens role in U.S. defense space systems and expands long-term backlog visibility. The Boeing Company (BA - Free Report) could strengthen its position in the defense space market through its latest Mobile User Objective System (“MUOS”) award. It supports the development of advanced military satellite communications capabilities, an area that remains a strategic priority for the U.S. government. The program is expected to provide Boeing with long-term work in satellite design, integration and mission support while reinforcing its role in national security space programs.
The company recently secured a $2 billion contract for the MUOS service life extension Phase II effort. Awarded by the Space Systems Command at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA, the contract covers the design, development, construction, launch support and on-orbit testing of two new MUOS satellites that will help extend the military communications network's operational life. The award could also support backlog growth, improve revenue visibility and enhance Boeing's standing as a provider of space-based defense solutions.
The satellites are intended to support long-term military communication requirements and reinforce Boeing's role in space-based defense systems. The work will be performed in El Segundo, CA, with completion expected by Sept. 30, 2035, supporting Boeing's presence in military satellite communications and national security space programs.
Boeing and its subsidiary, Millennium Space Systems, are scaling production capacity and expanding their satellite offerings to address increasing demand across defense and commercial markets. As part of these efforts, the companies recently introduced Resolute, a new mid-sized satellite platform designed to deliver enhanced capabilities while offering faster deployment and greater flexibility than traditional large satellite programs.
Companies Expanding Space Communications CapabilitiesAs governments continue to invest in secure satellite communications and military space infrastructure, defense contractors are expanding their capabilities to support these evolving requirements. Companies like L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX - Free Report) and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC - Free Report) are also strengthening their positions in national security space programs.
L3Harris Technologies provides advanced satellite communications systems, mission networks and space technologies that help support defense and national security objectives.
Northrop Grumman develops satellite platforms, secure communications solutions and ground-based infrastructure that enhance military and space operations.
Earnings Estimates for BA StockThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 and 2027 earnings per share suggests year-over-year growth of 98.59% and 2813.17%, respectively.
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BA Stock Trading at a DiscountBoeing is trading at a discount relative to the industry, with a forward 12-month price-to-sales of 1.65X compared with the industry average of 2.57X.
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BA Stock Price PerformanceOver the past year, Boeing shares have risen 9.1% compared with the industry’s 3.4% growth.
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BA’s Zacks RankBoeing currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
