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Recently, Boeing announced that it will burn through cash this year, with no improvement in airplane deliveries expected in the second quarter. This news comes as the company faces numerous production challenges related to its popular planes. Brian West, Boeing’s CFO, revealed that the company burned through nearly $4 billion in cash in the first quarter and may see similar figures in the second quarter. However, there is optimism for a return to generating cash in the second half of 2024.
The decrease in aircraft deliveries during the first quarter has raised concerns, especially since most of the payment is received upon delivery. Boeing’s shares dropped by over 7% following West’s comments at a recent industry conference.
These challenges have been attributed to production supply chain issues, leading to frustrations among customers. Boeing is focused on stabilizing the production system, improving quality, and enhancing predictability to address these issues.
In addition to production challenges, Boeing is also facing scrutiny from regulators and customers following recent incidents, including a door plug failure on a 737 Max 9 aircraft. The company is working on presenting a plan to the Federal Aviation Administration to enhance its quality control measures.
Furthermore, supply chain disruptions have impacted deliveries of Dreamliners, with delays affecting airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. These delays have prompted airlines to scale back growth plans and hiring projections.
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