Aircraft
Boeing Confident About Commercial Airplane Outlook
Recent 787 order changes are 'normal fleet planning adjustments' that do not presage a cyclical change, CEO Jim McNerney says.
United Airlines has amended its order for 787 Dreamliners to acquire new 777-300ERs. (Photo: United Airlines)
United Airlines has amended its order for 787 Dreamliners to acquire new 777-300ERs. (Photo: United Airlines)

Boeing executives delivered a bullish outlook during the manufacturer’s annual investor conference on May 12 in Chicago, citing a record backlog, historically low rate of cancellations and deferrals and anticipated future growth. They downplayed recent changes in 787 Dreamliner orders.