
Boeing [BA] on Wednesday reported lower losses in its first quarter versus a year ago as operating losses in its defense and commercial aircraft segments narrowed while sales were strong across the board, led by increased passenger plane deliveries. The net loss in the quarter was $425 million, 69 cents earnings per share (EPS), versus a $1.2 billion ($2.06 EPS) loss a year ago. The core operating loss, which excludes pension adjustments, was $1.27 EPS, 23 cents worse than consensus…