Here are the numbers for Boeing's Commercial Airplane Division:
Gross Orders Net Orders Deliveries Backlog
737 197 178 372 2,076
747 5 2 8 108
767 7 2 13 59
777 30 19 88 281
787 24 -59 -- 851
Once again, the 737 was the big money-maker for Boeing, in terms of both deliveries and orders, with the twin-aisle 777 coming in 2nd. I was surprised to see some 767 numbers in here. This is probably for those airlines who obtained a 767 as a stopgap solution until they can get their hands on the 787. Just a quick note: the net orders column takes into account order cancellations, with the 787 taking the biggest hit (though I believe this is attributable to the weakened global economy and cash-strapped airlines rather than any negative impression of the aircraft itself). The final analysis? 2009 was definitely a challenging year for Boeing's commercial division. Hopefully 2010 will be much better, especially with little signs here and there indicating that the global economy is improving (albeit slowly) and the expected delivery of both the 787 and 747-8 in the 4th quarter. We'll see what the future holds, but right now I expect 2010 to be a rebound year for Boeing. The stock price seems to agree with me on this conclusion. Here are some more noteworthy points below for 2009:
* 481 aircraft delivered (met company goal of 480-485 deliveries)
* Aircraft backlog of 3,375
* 263 gross and 142 net commercial orders
* 3,000th delivery of Next-Generation 737
* First 777 Freighter delivered to launch customer Air France
* 1,400th delivery of 747
* 40th anniversary of 747 family
* First flight of 787 Dreamliner on Dec. 15th
* First delivery of 787 in 4th quarter 2010
* First delivery of 747-8 Freighter in 4th quarter 2010
* First delivery of 747-8 Intercontinental in 4th quarter 2011
Boeing Orders and Deliveries Website
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