Mon, Jan 10, 2005
Sees Rise in Commercial Airplane Orders
Boeing has released its year-end
commercial airplane orders numbers, capping what the manufacturer
says was a strong year in which it launched the 7E7 Dreamliner and
747 Special Freighter programs and enhanced its 777 family by
delivering the first 777-300ERs and offering a freighter based on
the 777-200LR.
Net orders increased nearly 14 percent to 272 in 2004 from 239
in 2003, reflecting improving conditions in the commercial aviation
market. Also, as announced yesterday, Boeing delivered as planned
285 commercial airplanes during 2004. On stronger demand, Boeing
plans to increase production in 2005 to approximately 320
airplanes, with further increases expected in 2006.
"The launch of the 7E7 and the unprecedented interest it has
generated was a great highlight for 2004," said Boeing Commercial
Airplanes President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally. "All
across Boeing Commercial Airplanes, we had a strong year because we
kept our focus on meeting our commitments to our customers,
continuing to improve our quality and productivity, and investing
in our future. As we enter 2005, we will build on the successes of
2004. We look forward to continued momentum on the 7E7 and a
relentless focus on helping our customers succeed."
During 2004 Boeing logged a total of 126 customer-announced
orders and commitments for the 7E7 Dreamliner, including 56 7E7s
booked as firm orders. Overall Boeing has received deposits from
customers securing nearly 250 7E7s, which essentially commits the
first two years of planned production deliveries.
Eight airlines have joined the 7E7 Dreamliner launch team in
just eight months after its April 2004 launch: ANA and Japan
Airlines from Japan; First Choice and Blue Panorama from Europe;
Continental and Primaris airlines in the United States; Air New
Zealand; and Vietnam Airlines.
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