BA stock rose in early trading on December 28, 2021, as the 737 Max is allowed to resume operations in Indonesia.
Boeing 737 Max planes allowed to resume flying in Indonesia, Bloomberg reports
On December 28, 2021, Indonesia allowed Boeing’s 737 Max planes to resume flying in its territories following an investigation process and improvements made to the plane’s system, lifting the ban on the aircraft after it crashed in the country over two years ago, Fathiya Dahrul of Bloomberg reports, citing a statement made by the Director-General of Air Transportation Novie Riyanot. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-28/boeing-737-max-cleared-in-indonesia-scene-of-first-fatal-crash
Ethiopian Airlines to resume flying Boeing 737 Max aircraft, Bloomberg says
On December 27, 2021, Ethiopian Airlines Group will resume flying Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft from Feb. 1, three years after an accident that killed 157 people sparking a global grounding of the jet, Bloomberg’s Samuel Gebre reports, citing a statement posted by Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde GebreMariam. The carrier, which has four Max planes, said rectification by U.S. and European regulators offers confidence to return the aircraft to service. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-27/three-years-after-crash-ethiopia-to-resume-boeing-max-flights
Boeing awarded $239.6M U.S. Army contract
On December 23, 2021, The Boeing Co was awarded a $239,590,243 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Apache Improved Turbine Engine Integration Phase II by U.S. Army.
FAA proposes engine fixes to return Boeing 777s to service, WSJ reports
On December 23, 2021, The FAA is proposing fixes to prevent engine coverings from breaking apart on certain Boeing (BA) 777 aircraft, allowing the aircraft to return to service, The Wall Street Journal’s Alison Sider reports. Boeing jets powered by Pratt & Whitney (RTX) engines were effectively grounded in February after a United Airlines (UAL) 777’s engine failed shortly after takeoff from Denver, the report notes. The FAA has proposed an enhanced inspection protocol for the fan blades used in the engines and other components, with specific corrective actions depending on the results. Source: https://www.wsj.com/articles/faa-seeks-fixes-for-boeing-777-engines-to-allow-jets-return-to-service-11640214804?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
China ungrounding key event for Boeing in 2022, says Susquehanna
On December 22, 2021, Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino previewed 2022 for Boeing and said its key event will be the ungrounding of its 737 MAX in China, a higher production cadence, and a ramp in deliveries. The analyst believes the impact of COVID-19 will once again be an overarching theme in 2022, particularly as it relates to defense budgets and demand for air travel. Minervino remains Positive with a $243 price target on Boeing shares.
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