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Boeing Strike Ends, Production Resumes
Boeing machinists' strike ends with a new contract, impacting aircraft production and deliveries but the company continues to receive orders.
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- How did the strike impact Boeing's aircraft deliveries in October?
- The strike caused Boeing to deliver only 14 jetliners in October, the lowest number since November 2020, significantly impacting their position against competitor Airbus. Resumption of production will take weeks due to necessary safety checks and worker retraining.
- What challenges does Boeing face in restarting production after the strike?
- Boeing's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, noted the difficulty of restarting production after a prolonged strike, emphasizing the importance of a careful and accurate resumption process. The company is resuming production in Washington and Oregon for various aircraft programs.
- What is the significance of the resolution of the labor dispute for Boeing?
- The new contract for Boeing machinists includes substantial pay raises and other improvements, resolving the labor dispute and allowing Boeing to resume full production. The company will assess hazards, restate duties, and ensure proper training to safely restart operations.
- Did Boeing receive any new orders or deliver any aircraft during the strike?
- Despite the strike, Boeing continued to receive new orders; they received 63 gross orders in October, including 40 737 Max 8s for Avia Solutions Group and delivered 10 787 Dreamliners to LATAM Airlines. Production of the 787 Dreamliners continued during the strike as they are made in a non-union factory.
- What were the terms of the new contract agreed upon by Boeing and its machinists?
- Boeing machinists ended their seven-week strike after agreeing to a new contract that includes 38% pay raises over four years. The strike significantly impacted aircraft production, leading to the lowest number of jetliner deliveries in over two years.