Don Order to Buy Boeing Aircraft Plummets After a Series of Incidents

The global aviation industry is experiencing a shock as airlines in the United States warn that their plans to increase capacity will not meet expectations due to continuous delays in aircraft deliveries by Boeing. The safety concerns surrounding the aircraft manufacturer have greatly impacted the airline industry.

Boeing only received 18 orders in the first two months of this year.

In the first two months of the year, Boeing received a mere 18 aircraft orders, compared to an average of 121 orders per month last year. January was particularly discouraging for the manufacturer, with only 3 orders – the lowest since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While business activity showed signs of improvement in February, it remained significantly lower compared to the same period in 2023. Airlines vigorously purchased new aircraft last year as passenger demand rebounded. In total, Boeing secured 1,456 orders in 2023, with over 900 orders received in the second half of the year.

The production of Boeing was further affected after an incident where an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max-9 crashed at an altitude of over 4,800 meters on January 5. As a result, the US Federal Aviation Administration tightened regulations on Boeing’s manufacturing operations. Notably, three passengers seated near the affected area filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Boeing, seeking $1 billion in damages.

Adding to the concerns, on March 12, authorities in South Carolina announced the apparent suicide of John Barnett, a former Boeing employee who had previously raised serious safety concerns about the company. Barnett, a former quality manager at Boeing, had exposed significant safety issues involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and subsequently faced retaliation and a hostile work environment.

These incidents have highlighted the critical need for Boeing to address safety concerns promptly and transparently. The aircraft manufacturer must regain the trust of both the aviation industry and passengers to ensure its long-term success.

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