New Boeing aircraft development hampered by backlog of existing orders, says CEO
Boeing is delaying the development of its first all-new jet in 20 years to prioritize financial recovery and current order backlogs.
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Boeing's CEO has stated that the development of a new aircraft is currently hampered by a backlog of existing orders. The company intends to shift engineers toward its first all-new jet in two decades only after the MAX 10 and 777-9 achieve certification.
Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Fox Business emphasizes that Boeing must first repair its finances and shore up its balance sheet. According to the Financial Times, the company expects to be ready to fund a new plane program by 2030.
Future developments depend on the certification of the MAX 10 and 777-9, as well as the company's ability to stabilize its finances over the next couple of years.
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Quick answers
When will Boeing be ready to fund a new plane program?
According to the Financial Times, Boeing says it will be ready to fund a new program by 2030.
What must happen before engineers shift to a new jet design?
Simple Flying reports that the shift will occur after the MAX 10 and 777-9 certify.
Why is the new aircraft development being delayed?
The CEO cited a backlog of existing orders and the need to repair the company's finances.
Coverage (7)
- An ascendant Boeing could best rival Airbus The Seattle Times · 12h ago
- Boeing and Airbus prepare for next narrow-body battle CNBC · 12h ago
- Boeing Will Shift Engineers To 1st All-New Jet In 2 Decades After MAX 10 & 777-9 Certify Simple Flying · 12h ago
- Boeing says it will be ready to fund new plane programme by 2030 Financial Times · 12h ago
- Boeing Needs to Shore Up Finances Before Launching New Airplane Design, CEO Says WSJ · 12h ago
- Boeing CEO says company still needs 'a couple more years' to repair finances before new jet CNBC · 12h ago
- New Boeing aircraft development hampered by backlog of existing orders, says CEO Fox Business · 12h ago broke it first
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