US Top News and Analysis | Here's what the latest pickup in Boeing deliveries means for investors

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Boeing’s delivery pace accelerated in April, with 47 jets shipped—one more than March—and the company expects free‑cash‑flow generation of $1 billion to $3 billion in 2026 as its turnaround gains traction under CEO Kelly Ortberg. Production of the 737 Max has risen to 42 units per month and could reach 47 this summer, while the firm logged 135 net new orders in April, raising its adjusted 2026 order total to 284, the highest four‑month tally in 12 years. Ortberg, who took over in August 2024 to address quality‑control issues, is joining President Donald Trump on a trip to China, where Boeing hopes to end a long‑standing order drought; Bloomberg has reported talks on a possible 500‑jet deal, though any agreement will hinge on U.S.–China relations. Shares slipped 1 % following the announcement, amid broader market pressures from rising oil prices.

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Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach Agreement for Two More Lots of F-35 Fighters

The handshake deal for lots 18 and 19 of the F-35 aircraft is pending final terms, with production already underway.

Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach Agreement for Two More Lots of F-35 Fighters

The handshake deal for lots 18 and 19 of the F-35 aircraft is pending final terms, with production already underway.