Boeing and Icelease have agreed to turn a 767-300 plane into a cargo ship, starting in early 2027.

Nov 2, 2026, 12:33 PM ETDealRead the original at Benzinga

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Boeing agreed to convert 1 767, with options for 2 more, but the first delivery is not expected until 2027. Revenue beat forecasts, yet its adjusted loss missed expectations, and the 787 outlook is stronger than the 737's, leaving mixed signals.

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The first conversion is not due to start until 2027, and the 2 additional aircraft are options, not firm orders. That limits what the agreement says about Boeing's business today. Recent results send mixed signals: revenue topped forecasts, but the adjusted loss was larger than expected. Boeing expects 787 margins to pass 2018 levels by 2029, with a stronger recovery than the 737 program.

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