Sat, Jan 09, 2010
Says The Order Book Totals 3,375 Airplanes
Despite a very difficult economy, Boeing says it reached its
target for airplane deliveries for 2009, with 481 new aircraft
delivered to its customers. And the Commercial Airplanes backlog
remains strong at 3,375 airplanes.
Boeing registered 263 gross and 142 net commercial orders for
the year as air travel and freight declined and carriers worldwide
experienced severe economic challenges.
The Next-Generation 737 continued its reign as the industry
workhorse with 372 deliveries. The airplane also topped Boeing's
order book with 197 gross orders as carriers chose the 737's
efficiency and versatility for future fleet needs. The 777 led
Boeing's twin-aisle programs with 88 deliveries last year, and a
backlog of 281 aircraft. Deliveries of the 747 and 767 remained
slow, with only 8 and 13 units going to new owners respectively.
The backlog of 747's stood at 108 airplanes, and there are orders
for 59 new 767's.
Boeing saw 59 787 orders fall from the ledger, but still has a
backlog of 851 of the new Dreamliners.
First flight of the 787 Dreamliner took place Dec. 15, with
first delivery scheduled for fourth-quarter 2010. The 747-8
Freighter is slated for first flight early this year with first
delivery planned for fourth-quarter 2010. Delivery of the 747-8
Intercontinental passenger airplane is planned for fourth-quarter
2011.
"2009 was not without its challenges but it also was a year of
exciting achievements for our company and our industry," said Jim
Albaugh, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and chief executive
officer. "With signs of economic recovery emerging in 2010, we look
forward to better days ahead."
Boeing expects to provide 2010 commercial airplane delivery
guidance when the company releases year-end earnings Jan. 27.
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