The Boeing Company

Money Moves

Seller; taking equity instead of cash

Five years ago, Boeing's air-taxi unit accused Archer Aviation of stealing its trade secrets. On Monday, Boeing handed that unit, plus its military-drone maker and an airspace-software firm, to Archer. In return, Boeing gets a stake of nearly 20% in the company it once sued.

Updated Aug 10

Money Moves

Returning to positive cash flow after seven years of losses

Boeing has burned cash every year since 2018. On Wednesday it reported a first-quarter adjusted loss of 20 cents per share — four times smaller than Wall Street's expected 83-cent loss — with $22.22 billion in revenue. CEO Kelly Ortberg told investors the company sees a path to roughly $3 billion in free cash flow for the full year.

Updated May 31

Built World

Ramping production under FAA oversight

Boeing's 737 factory in Renton, Washington has spent 28 months under a federal speed limit. On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it could go a little faster — from 42 jets a month to 47.

Updated May 27

Money Moves

Acquirer; central actor in MAX crises and supply‑chain restructuring

On December 8, 2025, Boeing completed its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, valuing the deal at about $8.3 billion including debt. The transaction reversed a 2005 spin‑off that created the world's largest independent aerostructures supplier.

Updated May 10