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Boeing Delays First 777X Delivery to 2027 as It Takes $4.9 Billion Charge

The company says FAA testing authorizations, not new technical flaws, drove the slip.

Overview

  • Quarterly revenue rose 30% to $23.27 billion as Boeing delivered 160 jets, its highest quarterly total since 2018.
  • Adjusted loss per share was $7.47, primarily due to the noncash 777X charge, while operating cash flow reached $1.1 billion and free cash flow was $238 million.
  • The FAA approved lifting the 737 Max production cap to 42 aircraft per month, though Boeing says the line is currently stabilized at 38.
  • Boeing said the $4.9 billion hit reflects customer penalties and extended production costs, bringing cumulative 777X charges to roughly $15 billion.
  • About 3,200 defense workers in St. Louis remain on strike, creating ongoing execution risk alongside certification and supply chain challenges.