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Boeing assumes no 2013 financial impact from Dreamliner grounding

Dennis Schaal

Photo Caption: Boeing is continuing to produce 787 Dreamliners, although deliveries have been halted. 

Skift Take

Boeing couldn't calculate the precise financial impact of the 787 Dreamliner grounding because the fate of the aircraft and what will be required to fix it is unknown, but assuming that the impact will be zero is a flight of fancy.

Boeing saw profits increase in the fourth quarter when its 787 Dreamliners were flying undeterred, but in its 2013 guidance assumes no financial impact from the global grounding of the aircraft. The company even projects that it will deliver more than 60 787 Dreamliners in 2013. During the fourth quarter Boeing produced five Dreamliners per month. Although production of the grounded aircraft continues, deli

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