As parked 787s multiply, Boeing cash drain worries grow

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Despite the illustrious Dreamliner being grounded, Boeing continues to moth-ball its production line with no immediate sales. The American company however, continues to produce 10 units every month, raising concerns on Wall Street of strains on its balance sheet, as it is unable to collect final delivery payments of up to $200m each month, due to ongoing problems with lithium batteries. This article from Reuters explores the effect on Boeing’s finances and, more importantly, how it is going to get out of this mess.