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Business/Financial

Boeing Swings To Loss On Commercial Plane Charges

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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

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By Calvin Biesecker Boeing [BA] yesterday reported a $1.6 billion net loss in the third quarter due to previously disclosed charges on two commercial aircraft programs including the 787 Dreamliner, which is still on track for first flight later this year. Boeing tallied $3.5 billion in charges on the 787 passenger plane and 747-8 freight plane combined for several reasons, including ongoing development difficulties, higher production costs and market challenges. Additionally, the company spent $138 million in August and September…

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