Boeing 777 flown by KLM returns to Amsterdam after technical problem
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 23 2024
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Source: SeekingAlpha
- Boeing 777 Incident: A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777 had a technical problem and returned to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport mid-flight.
- Precautionary Landing: The flight to Rio de Janeiro turned back over Belgium as a precaution after the technical issue was reported.
- Safety Assurance: Dutch air traffic control confirmed that the safety of passengers and crew on Flight KLM705 was not at risk during the incident.
- Boeing Scrutiny: Boeing has faced increased scrutiny this year following safety concerns, including an incident where a new 737 Max lost a metal panel in January.
- Other Boeing News: Boeing is expected to avoid criminal charges for violating settlement terms, and Spirit AeroSystems is reportedly nearing a deal with Boeing.
Analyst Views on BA
Wall Street analysts forecast BA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BA is 252.43 USD with a low forecast of 150.00 USD and a high forecast of 285.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
17 Analyst Rating
14 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 251.410
Low
150.00
Averages
252.43
High
285.00
Current: 251.410
Low
150.00
Averages
252.43
High
285.00
About BA
The Boeing Company is an aerospace company. Its segments include Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Defense, Space & Security (BDS), and Global Services (BGS). Its BCA segment develops, produces and markets commercial jet aircraft principally for the commercial airline industry worldwide. Its family of commercial jet aircraft in production includes the 737 narrow-body model and the 767, 777 and 787 wide-body models. Its BDS segment is engaged in the research, development, production and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems for strike, surveillance and mobility. Its BGS segment provides services to its commercial and defense customers worldwide. It sustains aerospace platforms and systems with a range of products and services, including supply chain and logistics management, engineering, maintenance and modifications, upgrades and conversions, spare parts, pilot and maintenance training systems and services, technical and maintenance documents, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
