Boeing Reports Highest Orders Since Early 2008

By Joseph C. Anselmo

Revenues in Boeing’s Commercial Airplanes unit (BCA) rose 11% in the third quarter from a year earlier, and the company took in more new orders than during any quarter since early 2008, providing fresh evidence that a recovery in demand for commercial jets is gaining steam.

BCA recorded 221 net orders during the three months ended Sept. 30, well above the 151 orders taken during ...

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