Boeing May Shift Its Profit Mix From Selling to Servicing Planes
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Boeing May Shift Its Profit Mix From Selling to Servicing Planes
Boeing tests a 777 aircraft. The planemaker eyes profit potential from selling parts and maintenance services for a possible new jet aimed at the mid-market, instead of long-range.
Skift Take: Many automakers today make most of their profit on selling warranties for maintenance and service, rather than on selling the vehicles themselves. Boeing is considering a move to a similar model for its airplane sales. This move may become possible thanks to a more sophisticated use of data for predicting which parts will fail.
