Fri, Jan 06, 2012
2011 Concluded With Record-Breaking Order Announcements
Boeing says it wrapped up 2011 with 805 net commercial airplane
orders, fueled by a late flurry of record-breaking deals. The
company also delivered 477 airplanes, ending the year with a strong
backlog of 3,771 unfilled commercial orders.
"This past year was one of the most exciting and important years
in Boeing's history," said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "By placing record orders, our customers
showed their confidence in our products and the quality of work
performed by our employees. Our goal in 2012 is to ensure that 787
production is stable and reliable, while maintaining focus on
execution as we deliver an increasing number of airplanes across
all our programs."
The 777 once again led Boeing's twin-aisle programs by setting a
new record for orders in a single year at 200, solidifying the
company's lead in the widebody segment of the market. Meanwhile,
the launch of the 737 MAX spurred historic deals that resulted in
more than 1,000 orders and commitments to date from 15
customers.
"The 737 MAX, with its unmatched efficiency, will be a key part
of our customers' future fleet needs. As our current commitments
become firm orders and we add even more customers, I have no doubt
that 2012 will be the 'Year of the 737 MAX'," said Albaugh.
On top of a strong backlog, the growing demand for Boeing
airplanes is driving production rate increases across most of our
airplane programs over the next two years. Most notably, 737 will
increase production to 38 airplanes per month (35 per month rate
begins this month), 777 to 8.3 airplanes per month (currently at 7
per month), and 787 to 10 airplanes per month (currently at 2.5 per
month).
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