Boeing Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results with Significant Loss Due to IAM Work Stoppage

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The company's total revenue for the quarter was $17.8 billion, down 1% from the previous year. Boeing's operating cash flow was negative $1.3 billion, and free cash flow was negative $2.0 billion. The financial results were significantly impacted by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) work stoppage and previously announced charges on commercial and defense programs. Despite these challenges, Boeing's backlog remained strong at $511 billion, including over 5,400 commercial airplanes.

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