Losing more 737 MAX orders, Boeing eyes jet’s US return but Europe tariffs loom

SEATTLE: Boeing Co lost another 12 orders for its grounded 737 MAX jetliner in October, and delivered 13 aircraft to customers, down from the 20 jets delivered in the same month a year ago, company data showed on Tuesday.
For the second month in a row, the closely watched monthly snapshot revealed 787 Dreamliner quality flaws and the coronavirus pandemic continue to hamper Boeing’s efforts to develop an alternative cash cow to its grounded 737 MAX.
The US Federal Aviation Authority appears potentially a week away from lifting a March 2019 safety ban, although the pandemic continues to hurt demand for jets from both Boeing and European rival Airbus.