Boeing scores no January orders for first time since 1962

Reuters

Published Feb 11, 2020 11:01AM ET

Updated Feb 11, 2020 11:40AM ET

Boeing scores no January orders for first time since 1962

(Reuters) - Boeing Co (N:BA) scored no new orders for airplanes last month, the first time it has come up empty-handed in January since 1962, as the U.S. planemaker's once best-selling jet, the 737 MAX, remained grounded following two fatal crashes.

Most airline customers are avoiding placing fresh orders for the 737 MAX until the aircraft is cleared by regulators to fly again, leaving Boeing trailing European rival Airbus SE (PA:AIR) and swallowing huge monthly financial losses.