Boeing's Free Cash Flow Turned Positive. Here's What Has to Happen Next for the Turnaround to Stick.

Boeing has returned to positive free cash flow after six quarters of losses following the Alaska Airlines door blowout incident. The company generated $631 million in free cash flow last quarter and analysts project it could reach $15 billion annually by 2030. To sustain this turnaround, Boeing must maintain quality control, fix its Spirit Aerosystems subsidiary, increase production rates, and avoid unprofitable defense contracts while potentially abandoning the struggling Starliner program.