Boeing postpones 2024 outlook as CEO says planemaker has 'much to prove' after Max 9 blowout

Separately, major Boeing customer Ryanair said earlier this week it was hopeful the 737 Max 10 plane would be certified before the end of the year and flying at the start of 2025
Boeing postpones 2024 outlook as CEO says planemaker has 'much to prove' after Max 9 blowout

The blowout of panelled-over door on the Boeing 737 Max 9 plane on January 5.

Boeing has "much to prove" to regain the confidence of regulators and customers after a mid-air cabin-panel blowout of a 737 Max aircraft, chief executive Dave Calhoun has said, adding that the planemaker will "go slow" as it faces a "serious challenge". 

As expected, Mr Calhoun did not offer a financial or delivery forecast for 2024, stating that the company must focus on delivering quality airplanes.

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