Boeing’s 737MAX failure has resulted within the firm having to pay thousands and thousands in compensation to Alaska Airways. The incident has additionally negatively affected the corporate’s orders and deliveries.
Throughout the first quarter of this yr, Boeing delivered 36% fewer business plane than in the identical interval in 2020. 83 plane had been delivered, down from 130 in the identical interval final yr.
Of these 83 plane, 29 had been delivered in March, whereas January and February noticed 27 deliveries.
Boeing, beneath new administration, strategically adjusts its manufacturing to boost high quality. Following the 737 MAX incident, this choice is a proactive step in response to elevated scrutiny.
Brian West, Boeing’s chief monetary officer, had already foreseen this final month, making certain that deliveries could be under 38 per thirty days within the 737 program to make sure meticulous execution.
Within the first quarter, Boeing obtained orders for 126 plane. The acquisition of 85 737 MAX 10 plane by American Airways elevated this quantity.
In March, Airbus delivered 63 business plane and obtained 137 gross orders. That is an enchancment over the deliveries of February (49) and January (30). The vast majority of the deliveries had been of the A321neo mannequin.
Airbus’s orders and business plane deliveries present regular progress within the first quarter. The corporate obtained orders for 170 plane, marking a 12% improve in comparison with the identical interval in 2023. When it comes to deliveries, there was additionally a year-on-year improve, with 142 plane delivered in comparison with 127 within the earlier yr. Nonetheless, Airbus has additionally reported delays because of provide chain points, which it’s actively addressing.
The corporate goals to ship a complete of 800 business plane by 2024.
