Boeing's Back in the Skies? Cap's Take on Their Latest Flight Plan!

From the Cockpit: My Two Cents on Boeing's Progress

Alright folks Captain America here reporting for duty on the Boeing situation. Seems like they've managed to deliver 60 airplanes last month – the most since December of 2023. Now I'm no Tony Stark when it comes to engineering but even I know that consistency is key. After that whole door plug fiasco back in January it's good to see they're trying to get back on track. But remember 'If you get hurt hurt them back. If you die walk it off.' – we need to see sustained improvement not just a flash in the pan.

Max Performance or Max Problems?

A good chunk of those deliveries – 42 to be exact – were 737 Maxes heading to airlines like Southwest Alaska and United. Now I'm all for air travel connecting people but safety has to be paramount. As my friend Peggy Carter would say 'Compromise where you can. Where you can't don't. Even if everyone is telling you that something wrong is something right. Even if the whole world is telling you to move it is your duty to plant yourself like a tree look them in the eye and say 'No you move'.' CEO Kelly Ortberg seems confident they're improving production and quality. Let's hope he's not just blowing smoke and mirrors.

Second Quarter Comeback? Don't Get Cocky Boeing!

Boeing managed to hand over 150 airplanes in the second quarter their best since 2018. But let's not forget what happened in 2018 – those Max crashes that grounded the jets and caused a whole heap of trouble. Remember folks 'I can do this all day,' when it comes to ensuring the safety of the skies. One good quarter doesn't erase past mistakes. They need to earn back the public's trust and show they're truly committed to doing things the right way.

The Airbus Elephant in the Room

Their troubles have allowed Airbus to gain a significant lead. Competition is healthy sure but it shouldn't come at the expense of quality and safety. I’ve seen enough battles to know that cutting corners never ends well. Boeing needs to focus on rebuilding its reputation one flight at a time.

FAA Approval and Production Limits: Red Tape or Real Protection?

The FAA is keeping a close eye on Boeing as they should. Right now Boeing can only produce about 38 Max aircraft a month and they need approval to go higher. Ortberg believes they can hit 42 a month. I say let's see the data. Let's see the improvements. The FAA is there to protect the public not to rubber stamp corporate ambitions. These guys are going to need a shield stronger than mine for all of the turbulence that is sure to come.

Orders Backlogs and Broken Promises?

Boeing booked 116 gross orders in June 70 net. Their backlog stands at nearly 6,000. Numbers are good but promises are better. On July 29th they are set to report their second quarter financial results and I along with investors will be watching closely to see if Ortberg's plan actually works. Are they truly committed to safety and quality or are they just chasing profits? Only time will tell. As a reminder it is important to remember that 'I'm with you till the end of the line.'