{
  "id": 18510482,
  "title": "Boeing’s factories stall, yet this aviation supplier’s orders jumped 49%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/boeings-factories-stall-yet-this-aviation-suppliers-orders-jumped-49",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-06T14:09:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/boeings-factories-stall-yet-this-aviation-suppliers-orders-jumped-49-5007896"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boeing's factory setbacks and regulatory audits have generated an unexpected boost for commercial maintenance providers. As airlines hold onto older aircraft, they are increasing the demand for aftermarket parts, engine overhauls, and routine shop visits. GE Aerospace, a commercial turbine giant, has seen its orders jump by 49% to $19.0 billion in the latest quarter, leading to a raise in its full-year earnings outlook for the fourth consecutive time. This surge in aftermarket demand contrasts sharply with the slowdown in aircraft assembly, a trend that InvestingPro's ProPicks AI models have identified as a potential opportunity. With a fleet of over 80,000 engines, GE's commercial aftermarket model generates a high-margin, recurring cash flow. The company's commercial segment revenue grew by 21% in the third quarter, and services revenue rose by 17%, with orders increasing by 58%, surpassing the company's average growth rate of 20% or better. Adjusted operating profit climbed by 30% to $3.0 billion, and adjusted EPS of $2.25 increased by 36%, beating analyst estimates. Management has also raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $8.00 to $8.10, reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects. The industry's largest installed base, more than 80,000 engines, sits behind a services backlog exceeding $170 billion, with services orders up 30% so far this year. Airlines are also retaining older aircraft, with CFM56 retirement rates falling to 1.5% to 2.0%, well below the initial forecast of 3% to 4%. This extension of demand for parts and repairs, which comes from aircraft already in service, is not dependent on Boeing's delivery delays. The company expects a flat commercial segment margin in 2027, as services growth offsets losses from the GE9X ramp, with expansion expected to resume from 2028. Despite the 4% dip in GE shares post-results, the stock is viewed favorably by investors, with most analysts rating it as a Buy, and the consensus EPS projections indicating significant growth potential.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}