Boeing's Q3 performance highlighted operational progress that came along with a large accounting hit. Boeing (NYSE: BA) revenues rose 30% to $23.3 billion on 160 jet deliveries, highlighting the manufacturer's highest quarterly output since 2018. Free cash flow further turned positive at around $200 million, with operating cash flow reaching $1.1 billion.

However, a new $4.9 billion pre-tax charge tied to pushing the Boeing 777X's first delivery to 2027 drove a net loss per share. Management indicated that the Boeing 737's production line output has now stabilized at 38 per month. With Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval that could come by the end of the month, output could rise to 42 per month. The company's total backlog increased to $636 billion. While demand and execu

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