Sat, Jan 08, 2011
Company Delivered 462 Airplanes, 530 Net Orders Booked As
Global Economy Shows Recovery
Figures released Thursday by Boeing show the planemaker recorded
462 commercial airplane deliveries in 2010, meeting company
guidance of approximately 460 deliveries during the year. The
company also posted 530 net commercial orders for the year as air
carriers transition from economic recovery to expansion. Boeing
Commercial Airplanes maintains a strong order base of 3,443
unfilled orders.
B737 File Photo
"With 376 deliveries in 2010, the Next-Generation 737 set a
company delivery record for the second consecutive year," said Jim
Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 737
is the industry's most in-demand airplane with 486 net orders as
carriers continue to rely on its superior economics, versatility
and continuous performance enhancements."
The 777 led Boeing's twin-aisle programs with 74 deliveries and
46 net orders in 2010 as the airplane continues to rank at the top
of operator, investor and frequent traveler polls.
B777 File Photo
During 2010, Boeing announced a series of production rate
increases throughout its product line to meet increasing airplane
demand from carriers worldwide. The Next-Generation 737 production
rate will grow to 35 per month in early 2012 and 38 per month the
second quarter of 2013. The 777 production rate will rise from five
to seven per month in mid-2011 and grow to 8.3 per month in the
first quarter of 2013. The 747-8 Freighter is slated for first
delivery mid-year and first delivery of the 747-8 Intercontinental
is planned for late 2011. The 787 Dreamliner continues in flight
test. Boeing expects to provide 2011 commercial airplane delivery
guidance when the company releases year-end earnings Jan. 26.
B787 File Photo
Other Commercial Airplanes highlights in 2010 included:
- Flight testing of six 787 Dreamliner airplanes passes 2,400
hours.
- Pilots from ANA, the first 787 customer, fly the
Dreamliner.
- 747-8 Freighter surpasses 1,500 flight hours.
- 900th 777 delivery.
- 747-8 Intercontinental reaches final assembly and achieves
power on.
- 1,000th 767 prepares to enter Final Assembly.
- First deliveries of Next-Generation 737s with the new Boeing
Sky Interior.
- Launching 787 GoldCare with TUI Travel - first of new
comprehensive service offerings for customers.
- On-time performance for urgent customer support requests of 99
percent through the Operations Center.
- Boeing and China partner on sustainable aviation biofuel.
- Last P-8A test airplane enters final assembly.
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