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Boeing Maintains 787 Delivery Target Amid Supply Chain Delays

April 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Boeing still expects 90-100 787 deliveries this year.
Delays in premium seat certification impacted Q1 deliveries.
Engine supply is also a concern.
Production rate increased to eight aircraft per month.

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Strategic Implications

Boeing's ability to maintain its delivery target despite supply chain delays may indicate the company's resilience in managing production challenges. The focus on partnering with customers and the US FAA to address certification issues suggests a proactive approach to mitigating future delivery delays, which could strengthen Boeing's competitive position in the commercial aviation market.

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What Happened

Airframer Works To Overcome Seat And Engine Certification Issues

Boeing is still on track to deliver 90-100 787 twinjets this year, despite facing delays in the supply chain for premium seats and engines. The airframer delivered 15 787s in the first quarter, with chief executive Kelly Ortberg stating that the company is working with customers and the US FAA to tackle the situation. Boeing has increased the 787 production rate at its Charleston facility to eight aircraft per month, with plans to further increase this rate to 10 aircraft per month later this year. The company’s efforts to address supply chain delays were reported by FlightGlobal.

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