“And I should note, we're already seeing higher demand in our defense business given the increased operational tempo, which over time will be a good offset to any potential commercial MRO weakness that results from these higher fuel prices.”

In context

“nd and continuing to deliver solid operating results. While we are seeing some regional instability as a function of the Iran war, we remain confident in the long-term future of our industry. Aviation has seen moments like this before, whether it be a recession, pandemic or conflict. The resilience of our industry has always led to a recovery and return to growth trends. Our market remains robust and the Boeing portfolio of versatile, fuel-efficient airplanes, defense platforms and services is built for the dynamic environment of our time. So far, we have not seen any impact on our airplane deliveries. As always, we stay close to our commercial customers if they make adjustments to their plans, in which case, I think the strength and diversity of our backlog gives us a lot of flexibility. And I should note, we're already seeing higher demand in our defense business given the increased operational tempo, which over time will be a good offset to any potential commercial MRO weakness that results from these higher fuel prices. We are confident in our business, customers and markets, and our team remains squarely focused on safety and quality, disciplined execution and elevating operational performance so we can profitably deliver on our record backlog of nearly $700 billion. As I mentioned last quarter, one of the biggest focus areas for our team in 2026 is completing the certification work on our development programs. This is where I'll spend a few moments before discussing our first quarter accomplishments. In BCA, we continue to move forward on certification work for the 737-7 and the 737-10. In the quarter, we began the final phases of the certification and flight test for the 737-10, which includes autothrottle, autopilot, enhanced Angle of Attack as well as engine anti-ice solution. We are pleased with th”