Thousands of jobs gone

Boeing cuts ten percent of jobs worldwide

The exterior of a 777X flight test aircraft at the Everett Delivery Center on June 26, 2024 in Everett, Washington. In the mammoth factory, the aviation company is assembling the world's largest twin-engine aircraft: the 777X.(Bild: AFP/AFP )

 The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing plans to cut ten percent of its jobs worldwide. In addition, the company sees a need to write off five billion dollars (4.57 billion euros).

The commercial aircraft division is responsible for three billion US dollars, with the rest coming from the defense, space and security division.

 777-9 aircraft not before 2026
In the commercial aircraft sector, Boeing's customers will now have to wait even longer for their ordered 777-9 aircraft. The Group does not expect the first delivery until 2026, while the 777-8 freighter is expected to take until 2028. Production of the predecessor model 767 is to be discontinued a year earlier.

Boeing is building three versions of the jet: the 777-200 freighter, which is based on a 777 model already in operation, the next-generation 777-9, which is still undergoing certification, and the 777-8 - another new model that is slightly smaller than the 777-9.(Bild: AFP)

Sales of around 17.8 billion dollars
Boeing also announced preliminary key figures for the third quarter. Turnover is expected to be 17.8 billion dollars, which is almost one billion dollars less than previously expected by experts. The loss per share is expected to be just under ten dollars. In addition, Boeing is likely to have burned through 1.3 billion dollars operationally.

Boeing's share price initially fell by 1.5 percent in after-hours trading. At the end of regular trading, the shares were still three percent higher.