Supply Chain and Workforce Challenges
Like its competitor Airbus, Boeing is grappling with a workforce influx and supply chain constraints that are hampering production capacity. These issues have emerged in the wake of pandemic-induced demand fluctuations that disrupted the industry.
Financial Outlook
CFO Brian West had previously warned of an expected cash burn of approximately $4 billion in Q2, mirroring Q1 results. This burn rate is primarily attributed to lower-than-anticipated production and delivery rates.
Commitment to Improvement
CEO Dave Calhoun emphasized the company’s efforts to enhance its quality management system, despite the challenging quarter. Stephanie Pope, CEO of Boeing’s commercial airplane unit, acknowledged the need…
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