New Boeing Jets Expected To Boost Travel

The aircraft manufacturer delivered 64 planes last month, which is the most it has delivered since December, but some customers are still waiting for their new aircraft in order to take advantage of the boom in travel.

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It was reported that Boeing had been unable to deliver seven 787 Dreamliners due to a serious data analysis issue, which was identified in late February, but the company resumed deliveries of those aircraft in mid-March after fixing the issue. The company also handed over 52 of its popular 737 Max aircraft at a time when the company is gearing up to increase the number of such planes being produced.

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There have been delays in the delivery of Airbus and Boeing aircraft to some customers as these two companies, which manufacture some of the world's most widely used commercial jetliners, are dealing with lingering strains in their supply chains and their worker training teams.

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According to a report that was published last month in The New York Times, Boeing's chief executive, Stan Deal, told reporters at an industry event in the city that his company plans to increase production of its 737 Max aircraft from the current 31 per month rate to 54 by the end of this year but did not disclose any additional details. More than 400 Max planes are expected to be delivered to customers this year as part of the company's target.

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In March, Boeing reported a net order of 38 planes, indicating that demand for new jets has been picking up. United Airlines has recently made high-profile orders for Dreamliners, including an order of at least 100 aircraft late last year, as well as an order from Air India and two Saudi charter airlines.

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