As one of the iconic industrial giants, aerospace and defense juggernaut Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) represents an important cog in the U.S. and global economic machinery. For the most part, management's efforts to right the ship appear to have resonated with investors, leading to BA stock rising over 24% on a year-to-date basis. For comparison, the benchmark S&P 500 has gained under 15% during the same frame.Fundamentally, much hinges on the overall certification and eventual delivery of Boeing's 777-9 aircraft. R ...