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Boeing Records Best First Four-Month Net Orders Since 2014: Bookings Surge in April

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Boeing recorded a total of 135 net orders in April, nearly matching its commercial performance for the entire first quarter.

With this momentum, the tally for the first four months of the year climbs to 284 new orders—after adjusting for cancellations and conversions—solidifying the highest total for this period since 2014.

Despite this robust performance, the U.S. manufacturer continues to trail its European rival, Airbus, which accumulated a total of 405 net orders as of April 30.

April Deliveries

Aircraft deliveries are a metric closely monitored by investors, as they represent the point at which airlines make the largest cash disbursement for a new unit.

Boeing completed the delivery of 47 commercial aircraft in April, surpassing the previous month’s figure by one unit. Meanwhile, Airbus delivered 67 jets last month.

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Operational Delays in the 787 Program

Deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner continue to be impacted by certification delays regarding premium seating. Nonetheless, the company’s annual projections remain firm. The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Jay Malave, noted during the latest earnings call that they still expect to deliver between 90 and 100 units of this popular widebody twin-jet throughout the year.

April Demand Overview and 777X Progress

The strong order book secured in April was primarily driven by undisclosed customers. The signed contracts were distributed as follows:

Technical Milestone for the 777X Program

Boeing is moving forward concurrently with efforts to certify the 777X family, a long-range aircraft that has faced significant development delays. A major milestone occurred on May 7, the date on which a 777-9 configured for passengers flew for the first time.

This aircraft, destined for Lufthansa, was initially scheduled to perform this flight in April. However, the company noted that modifications and variations in flight test schedules are common due to multiple technical and operational factors.

The commercial rebound in April represents a significant boost for Boeing, positioning its order backlog at ten-year highs.

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