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By Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Editors discuss recent earnings updates from Airbus and Boeing that saw the duopoly shrug off the Gulf War but note persisting supply chain issues. A freighter battle between the two is also heating up.
Boeing has released the first official image of the structurally complete 777-8F since the aircraft briefly appeared outside the Everett production facility.
Boeing is closely monitoring its flight hour-dependent Global Services business for any sign that the Iran crisis is hitting commercial aftermarket demand.
The first 777-8F emerged briefly for the first time from Boeing’s Everett production facility as it was transferred between buildings to begin final completion.
Boeing provided a distinctively upbeat outlook for its finances, with its CFO setting expectations of “significant growth beyond” $10 billion in annual free cash flow next decade.
Boeing says certification of the 737-7 and -10 is in its final phases and remains on track for later this year but first deliveries will not begin until 2027.
Demand for Boeing 787-9 landing gear overhauls will increase in the next few years and Boeing is poised to earn a large share of the increasingly competitive market through its growing exchange program.
