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Core Viewpoint - Boeing is showing signs of recovery as quarterly losses narrow significantly and sales revenue increases, following a series of positive developments that are restoring investor confidence [1][3]. Financial Performance - Boeing's Q2 revenue reached $22.75 billion, up 35% from $16.87 billion in the same period last year [3]. - The net loss for Q2 was $612 million, a substantial improvement from a loss of $1.439 billion in the previous year [3]. - The company consumed only $200 million in cash over three months, far below analysts' expectations of $1.8 billion [3]. - The commercial airplanes division saw an 81% revenue increase to $10.87 billion, while the defense and space division grew 10% to $6.6 billion [3]. Orders and Deliveries - Boeing's order volume surged to 625 aircraft in the first half of the year, with a backlog of $619 billion, including $522 billion worth of over 5,900 commercial aircraft orders [3]. - In Q2, Boeing received 455 new commercial aircraft orders, including significant orders from Qatar Airways and British Airways [3]. - Commercial aircraft deliveries increased by 63% year-over-year, totaling 280 aircraft in the first half of the year, the highest since 2018 [4]. Production and Operational Improvements - Boeing has increased the monthly production rate of the 737 Max to 38 units, adhering to FAA limits set after a safety incident [4]. - The company aims to achieve positive cash flow by Q4 and has sold part of its digital aviation solutions business for $10.55 billion to alleviate financial pressure [7][8]. Challenges and Strategic Moves - Boeing has faced significant challenges, including safety incidents and labor strikes, leading to a net loss of $11.82 billion in 2024 [5]. - The company has been forced to seek additional funding sources due to ongoing losses, which have totaled $35.685 billion since 2019 [8]. - Boeing's reliance on foreign suppliers for 80% of its commercial aircraft and components poses ongoing risks, especially in light of tariff issues affecting deliveries to China [6][8].