Boeing Secures Japan Airlines Order as CFO Highlights Progress on Production and Cash Flow

The aerospace giant reports steady delivery rates, a robust order backlog, and minimal near-term tariff impact while forecasting improved first-quarter cash flow.

Japan Airlines has placed an order for 17 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, adding to an existing backlog of over 5,000 planes, mostly for the 737 MAX.
Boeing CFO Brian West confirmed that March 2025 deliveries are expected to match or exceed February's total of 32 737 MAX jets.
The company is making progress stabilizing production of its 737 and 787 aircraft, addressing quality and supply chain challenges.
Boeing forecasts improved first-quarter cash flow by hundreds of millions of dollars due to reduced working capital drag, despite a one-time $150 million profit hit.
Concerns about tariffs on aluminum and steel are mitigated by Boeing's U.S.-based supply chain and sufficient inventory, with no material near-term impact expected.