Boeing posts $3.3 billion loss on costs tied to defense programs

Boeing reported a $3.3 billion loss for the third quarter because of higher costs related to several government programs, including building new Air Force One jets.

SEATTLE — Boeing reported a surprising $3.3 billion loss for the third quarter Wednesday, as revenue fell short of expectations and took huge losses for fixed-cost government programs including new Air Force One presidential jets.

The company blamed higher manufacturing and supply-chain costs for driving the losses in government programs.

CEO David Calhoun said Boeing remains in a “challenging environment” and has “more work ahead to drive stability.”

Revenue in Boeing’s normally consistent defense and space business

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