Boeing's first-half jet deliveries hit an 8-year high as 737 production ramps up

The U.S. planemaker handed over 314 commercial aircraft through June, a 12% increase over the same period last year

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Boeing $BA announced second-quarter deliveries on Tuesday that pushed its first-half total to 314 commercial aircraft — the most for any first half since 2018 and a 12% increase over the same period last year, according to CNBC.

The 737 program led the way, accounting for 243 of those deliveries through the first six months of the year. Boeing delivered 171 commercial jets in the second quarter alone, including 129 737s and 25 787s.

June's total came to 64 jets, a step up from the 60 Boeing handed over........

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