Boeing shares tumbled 5% in early trading Thursday following the crash of an Air India 787 Dreamliner that reportedly killed all 242 people aboard.
Engine supplier GE Aerospace recorded a drop of 2% in the stock market as a reaction to the disaster in India.
The selloff reflects renewed investor concerns about Boeing’s safety record as the company works to recover from earlier crises involving its 737 MAX aircraft. While the cause of Thursday’s crash remains unknown, analysts note it represents the first fatal incident involving the Dreamliner model since its 2011 debut.
The downturn compounds existing challenges for Boeing, which entered 2025 carrying USD 40 billion in debt – a 400% increase from pre-pandemic levels. The company remains under production caps for its 737 MAX jets, limiting its ability to generate cash flow.
GE Aerospace’s smaller decline suggests markets view the crash as less likely to involve engine-related issues. Both stocks pared some losses by midday as analysts cautioned against drawing premature conclusions about responsibility for the accident.
The crash comes at a sensitive time for Boeing, which recently changed leadership and appeared to be regaining operational stability. Aviation experts underscored that most crashes result from multiple factors, meaning definitive answers – and any long-term financial impact – may take years to determine.
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