Official delivery figures for August will only be published next week, but according to the BNN Bloomberg, Boeing delivered nine Boeing 737 Max flights to customers in China during the month. That volume is much higher than any month since December 2018.
If the Boeing If this delivery rate continues, it will be possible to reduce its aircraft inventory and reduce the storage costs that the company faces.
Each aircraft delivery provides the Boeing payments that help improve your financial balance. Currently, the Boeing has 64 aircraft Boeing 737 MAX 8s are in stock waiting to be delivered to Chinese customers. The delivery rate is impacted by airlines’ ability to add these aircraft to their fleets. In addition, Chinese carriers have ordered 737 MAX 7 and 10 models, which are still awaiting FAA certification.
A Boeing has delivered about 109 737 MAX aircraft to China over the past six years, serving customers such as Air China, China Southern Airlines and companies of lease Chinese. However, analysis of annual data reveals a lack of consistency in deliveries.
Looking at the broad data, the backlog of unfulfilled orders from Boeing (as of July 31) shows that in addition to a considerable number of 737 aircraft still to be delivered, the manufacturer also has scheduled deliveries of larger aircraft. This includes the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and two cargo jets Boeing 777-F for the air china cargo. In total, there are more than 130 aircraft pending for Chinese customers.
Although the Boeing Although the company has faced problems recently, it is implementing changes to address the situation. The appointment of a new CEO and the overhaul of management and manufacturing processes are aimed at improving the quality and safety of its aircraft. However, the company will need time to stabilize its operations and resume the desired production rate, which is currently restricted by the FAA.
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