Boeing last year delivered the fewest number of jets since the start of the pandemic, as the planemaker works to restore confidence in its production after a turbulent year that included a two-month strike and production restrictions following a near-catastrophe.
The American manufacturer delivered 348 jets, less than half the total of 766 aircraft from its European rival Airbus, and about a third fewer than the previous year. Boeing also recorded 569 gross orders and 317 net sales from cancellations, conversions and a U.S. accounting provision for at-risk businesses.
Boeing faced a series of crises that began when a door-shaped fuselage panel came loose from a 737 Max in flight on Jan. 5, 2024, triggering investigations, a customer revolt and, eventually, a leadership restructuring. The manufacturer slowed work at its factories to deal with defective or delayed parts from overburdened suppliers in the months after the incident.
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The resumption of production of its 737 Max jet, which is a key source of revenue, was also delayed until December, a month after workers accepted a deal that ended the debilitating strike. This shutdown halted production of virtually all of its models and required Boeing to retrain and recertify its mechanics.
Just nine brand-new 737 Maxes rolled out of the Renton, Wash., factory last month, according to a Jan. 6 report from Sheila Kahyaoglu of Jefferies, an indication of the difficult task Boeing faces in ramping up production and meeting expectations. pre-crisis.
The manufacturer delivered 30 planes last month, including 18 737s.
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