2020 was an epidemic year for Boeing
The year 2020 was a plague year for Boeing in the truest sense of the word. Not only did the 737 Max debacle cause trouble and costs, it also had to cancel 1.000 orders. It was also only able to deliver 157 aircraft to customers. The aircraft manufacturer received 650 cancellations and had to cancel further orders because customers were no longer able to pay. Since the 737 Max was re-certified, Boeing has been able to deliver 31 units to customers. It also received a large order from Ryanair, but this was the absolute exception last year. The 737 Max was not the only problem area, however, as there are further delays in the 777X program. These are also due to customers pushing for the aircraft to be delivered later. The first delivery is currently not expected before 2023. Dreamliner production is also coming under pressure: local media reports that production will be concentrated in South Carolina and reduced to a maximum of five aircraft per month from March. Boeing was able to announce new orders on Tuesday - after a long dry spell. DHL, a logistics company belonging to the German postal service, has ordered eight 777Fs and Boeing 747-8s were sold to Atlas Air.