# Boeing CEO: New aircraft development slowed by order backlog

Boeing's CEO stated that a large backlog of existing orders is hampering the development of new aircraft models. This reflects ongoing production and supply chain challenges. The delay may impact Boeing's ability to compete with Airbus.

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## Sources

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/new-boeing-aircraft-development-hampered-backlog-existing-orders-says-ceo) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:39:08 GMT