But it forecast the growing Asia Pacific region will lead the commercial airplane market in both units and value.
Japanese carriers buy almost exclusively from the US aerospace giant, which is keeping a close eye on arch rival Airbus.
The France-based manufacturer, a unit of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, has begun working on a new long-range A350 plane aimed at competing with the Dreamliner, expected to fly in mid-2013.
Boeing’s financial losses have shaken investor confidence and the company has announced 10,000 job cuts for this year, including 4,500 in the commercial aircraft division.
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