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Boeing is stabilizing under CEO Kelly Ortberg, showing signs of recovery with increased aircraft production, improved delivery schedules, and investor confidence, though challenges like quality issues and delays remain. Ortberg's leadership has been positively received, and the company is working towards higher production rates and new jet development, aiming for profitability and a stronger market position.
Boeing has resumed production of its 737 MAX aircraft in Renton following a Machinists strike that halted operations from September to mid-November. The company plans to restart production of the 767 and 777/777X planes in Everett soon. Boeing has focused on safety, retraining employees, and ensuring tools and parts are ready for increased production. Despite the strike, Boeing delivered 13 planes in November, a drop from the previous year but an improvement from past strikes. The company is working to return to pre-strike production rates, with a backlog of 5,499 orders by the end of November.
Boeing is proceeding with plans to lay off 10% of its global workforce despite the end of a machinist strike, as it faces significant financial losses and delivered its fewest planes in years. The company issued 60-day layoff notices to engineering union members and is focusing on cost-cutting measures to recover from a $6 billion loss last quarter. Production challenges, including issues with the 737 Max model, continue to impact Boeing's operations.
Boeing announced it will take several weeks to fully resume passenger plane production after a nearly two-month strike by 33,000 machinists. The delay affects plants in Washington and Oregon, with airline customers already frustrated by previous delays. The strike, which ended with a new contract offering a 38% pay raise over four years but no pension restoration, halted production of the 737 Max and 777 models. Boeing delivered 14 planes in October and received orders for 63, including 40 737 Max jets.
Boeing delivered only 14 jetliners in October, the lowest since November 2020, due to a seven-week machinists' strike that halted most aircraft production. The strike ended with a new contract offering 38% pay raises over four years. As workers return, Boeing faces challenges in restarting production, which will take weeks. Despite the strike, Boeing secured 63 aircraft orders in October, including 40 737 Max 8s for Avia Solutions Group.
Boeing engineer and whistleblower Sam Salehpour is calling for a halt in the production of the 787 Dreamliner due to safety concerns, stating that he wouldn't allow his family to fly on the plane. Salehpour claims that the aircraft could "drop to the ground" midair if the alleged safety issues are not addressed, citing potential premature fatigue failure due to gaps in the plane's construction. Boeing has denied these claims, asserting that the 787s are structurally sound and have been rigorously tested. Salehpour's allegations have prompted increased scrutiny over Boeing's manufacturing processes, and his lawyer has indicated that other potential whistleblowers at Boeing have reported similar issues.
A Boeing engineer-turned-whistleblower claims that the 787 Dreamliner is unsafe due to assembly flaws, stating that the plane could potentially fall apart midflight. Boeing disputes the claims, asserting the plane's safety and stating that the alleged issues have been rigorously examined under FAA oversight. The engineer, Sam Salehpour, insists that production of the 787 should be halted while the alleged problems are addressed in the fleet currently in service. Salehpour's attorney has indicated that several other potential whistleblowers at Boeing have reported similar issues.
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Whitaker, pledged to increase on-the-ground monitoring of Boeing's aircraft production following a recent incident involving a 737 Max 9 jet. The FAA's move comes after a door panel blew out of the jet, raising concerns about Boeing's quality-control practices and the FAA's oversight. The agency has barred Boeing from expanding production of the 737 Max series until it addresses quality-control issues, and is emphasizing the importance of safety and public confidence in the aviation system.
Boeing announced that it will deliver fewer 737 Max aircraft this year due to production flaws, revising its estimate to between 375 and 400 planes, down from the previous range of 400 to 450. The company reported a wider-than-expected adjusted loss for the third quarter, with a net loss of nearly $1.64 billion. Despite the challenges, Boeing's CEO expressed confidence in the company's ability to address the issues and maintain its expectations for future cash flow.
The Paris Air Show returns as airlines are starving for jets to feed the surge in air travel demand. Boeing and Airbus are racing to increase production to meet the demand, but slots for narrow-body jets are sold out for years. Aviation analytics firm IBA estimated that there could be orders for about 2,100 planes during the show as airlines replace older aircraft and prepare for future growth in air travel. However, the production delays have driven up rates to lease both new and older planes as airlines search for other opportunities to boost flights.