Boeing delivered only 14 commercial aircraft in October, a poor performance attributed to the costly strikes organized by members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) throughout the month and the supply chain crisis facing the entire aerospace industry.
According to The Seattle Times, 10 of these deliveries took place in the state of Washington, while four additional 787 aircraft were delivered at the assembly plant in South Carolina.
Among the 10 aircraft delivered in Washington were nine 737 MAX units and one 767 freighter, with deliveries carried out by executives and employees not participating in the strike, reported Aeroin.
Strikes
This figure reflects a slow start in the resumption of commercial aircraft production by Boeing after a stagnation period due to the strikes. By contrast, its competitor Airbus delivered 62 commercial aircraft during the same month.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Lund, senior vice president of quality control at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, announced her planned retirement for next month. Lund was responsible for restoring Boeing’s quality control standards following the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident in January.
In an internal memo cited by The Seattle Times, Stephanie Pope, chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, expressed her gratitude for Lund‘s leadership during a challenging year for the company.
Lund, who has dedicated over 33 years to Boeing, stated in her message: “Boeing has been part of my life for over 30 years. A part of my heart will always be with this company.”
