Boeing’s airplane deliveries slipped in February as Dreamliner drawback lingers

Boeing delivered 22 jetliners to prospects in February, its fewest since August, as a pause in Dreamliner handovers continues to weigh on the corporate.

Twenty of these plane had been 737 Max planes. Deliveries of planes are essential for Boeing and different producers as a result of that is when prospects pay the majority of the aircraft’s value.

Deliveries of the wide-body 787 Dreamliner have been paused for more often than not since fall 2020 as Boeing addresses a collection of producing flaws which have required fixes and extra in-depth inspections.

American Airways final month introduced further cuts to its worldwide flying due to Dreamliner supply delays. It stated it expects to obtain 10 Dreamliners this 12 months, down from the 13 it beforehand anticipated.

Boeing logged 37 new orders final month. Thirty-two of them had been 737 Maxes, together with 18 for lessor Air Lease. An recognized buyer purchased 5 777 freighters as air cargo demand continues to stay strong through the pandemic. Air Lease debooked 4 Dreamliners.