Key Takeaways Boeing shares rose 2.1% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks Aerospace-Defense industry.Rising aircraft demand and major defense contracts continue to drive Boeing's expanding backlog.New deals for Apache helicopters, KC-46A tankers and 737 MAX jets strengthen Boeing's long-term outlook.The Boeing Company’s (BA) shares have rallied 2.1% in the past month, outperforming the Zacks Aerospace-Defense industry’s decline of 3.3%. The company is benefiting from strong momentum across commerci ...