NASA and Boeing have announced plans to expand the role of the CST-100 Starliner in future spaceflight operations, with discussions underway for the spacecraft to <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFaxKFz-U6RoGE4km3Wr9lq7GskqOlJhi_577H3zCCW5PCi-XfzJSUf6wjvW8QbuI4H-nwuP42SzKIe4_kF-yHANGeK516GrI81mNqAP7695F3Tc8ouEmaukrRo4_odZ0ZYAl1GxYlDrHqzn_lOpuLm3VcUP5-4tsBoc7twCg5XLdfB2v-WnBMWRLp3yq84ENTXbPy31RtSXPcV00v2NsJi31PzFOHP1Oh7EtVBd4rYU">conduct 10 or more</a> new crewed missions. This development comes as NASA seeks to ensure continued access to low-Earth orbit following SpaceX’s indication that it intends to <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFaxKFz-U6RoGE4km3Wr9lq7GskqOlJhi_577H3zCCW5PCi-XfzJSUf6wjvW8QbuI4H-nwuP42SzKIe4_kF-yHANGeK516GrI81mNqAP7695F3Tc8ouEmaukrRo4_odZ0ZYAl1GxYlDrHqzn_lOpuLm3VcUP5-4tsBoc7twCg5XLdfB2v-WnBMWRLp3yq84ENTXbPy31RtSXPcV00v2NsJi31PzFOHP1Oh7EtVBd4rYU">retire its Crew Dragon</a> vehicle by 2030. The Starliner, developed under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, has faced <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESXgHrOzAVJdQWYWXMwLzaKYPI3xah0Xt2imgRNzHIT57rKKkCg8SLirKzTm-fhg7_NX_8lw2UiOgM9C3G6K8isVPYxTG0BURr1prtOxTywVIE75DzUKE672el4a0K-yQ">significant technical and operational challenges</a> since its initial uncrewed test flight in 2019. Despite these issues, the spacecraft successfully <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESXgHrOzAVJdQWYWXMwLzaKYPI3xah0Xt2imgRNzHIT57rKKkCg8SLirKzTm-fhg7_NX_8lw2UiOgM9C3G6K8isVPYxTG0BURr1prtOxTywVIE75DzUKE672el4a0K-yQ">completed its first crewed mission</a> in June 2024, carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station. NASA has since classified the 2024 flight as a “Type A” mishap due to <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFaxKFz-U6RoGE4km3Wr9lq7GskqOlJhi_577H3zCCW5PCi-XfzJSUf6wjvW8QbuI4H-nwuP42SzKIe4_kF-yHANGeK516GrI81mNqAP7695F3Tc8ouEmaukrRo4_odZ0ZYAl1GxYlDrHqzn_lOpuLm3VcUP5-4tsBoc7twCg5XLdfB2v-WnBMWRLp3yq84ENTXbPy31RtSXPcV00v2NsJi31PzFOHP1Oh7EtVBd4rYU">propulsion system anomalies</a> that nearly jeopardized the mission.To support the expanded use of Starliner, NASA is expected to provide funding to address propulsion system issues and assist in certifying the spacecraft for use with a <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFaxKFz-U6RoGE4km3Wr9lq7GskqOlJhi_577H3zCCW5PCi-XfzJSUf6wjvW8QbuI4H-nwuP42SzKIe4_kF-yHANGeK516GrI81mNqAP7695F3Tc8ouEmaukrRo4_odZ0ZYAl1GxYlDrHqzn_lOpuLm3VcUP5-4tsBoc7twCg5XLdfB2v-WnBMWRLp3yq84ENTXbPy31RtSXPcV00v2NsJi31PzFOHP1Oh7EtVBd4rYU">new launch vehicle</a> following the retirement of the Atlas V rocket. The agency is also considering <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFaxKFz-U6RoGE4km3Wr9lq7GskqOlJhi_577H3zCCW5PCi-XfzJSUf6wjvW8QbuI4H-nwuP42SzKIe4_kF-yHANGeK516GrI81mNqAP7695F3Tc8ouEmaukrRo4_odZ0ZYAl1GxYlDrHqzn_lOpuLm3VcUP5-4tsBoc7twCg5XLdfB2v-WnBMWRLp3yq84ENTXbPy31RtSXPcV00v2NsJi31PzFOHP1Oh7EtVBd4rYU">ULA’s Vulcan and Blue Origin’s</a> New Glenn as potential launch platforms. The Commercial Crew Program was designed as a fixed-price initiative, with Boeing receiving <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFaxKFz-U6RoGE4km3Wr9lq7GskqOlJhi_577H3zCCW5PCi-XfzJSUf6wjvW8QbuI4H-nwuP42SzKIe4_kF-yHANGeK516GrI81mNqAP7695F3Tc8ouEmaukrRo4_odZ0ZYAl1GxYlDrHqzn_lOpuLm3VcUP5-4tsBoc7twCg5XLdfB2v-WnBMWRLp3yq84ENTXbPy31RtSXPcV00v2NsJi31PzFOHP1Oh7EtVBd4rYU">approximately $5.1 billion in funding</a> for Starliner development and certification. However, the company has incurred <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFaxKFz-U6RoGE4km3Wr9lq7GskqOlJhi_577H3zCCW5PCi-XfzJSUf6wjvW8QbuI4H-nwuP42SzKIe4_kF-yHANGeK516GrI81mNqAP7695F3Tc8ouEmaukrRo4_odZ0ZYAl1GxYlDrHqzn_lOpuLm3VcUP5-4tsBoc7twCg5XLdfB2v-WnBMWRLp3yq84ENTXbPy31RtSXPcV00v2NsJi31PzFOHP1Oh7EtVBd4rYU">over $2 billion in charges</a> due to delays and technical setbacks. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has acknowledged the need for <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFaxKFz-U6RoGE4km3Wr9lq7GskqOlJhi_577H3zCCW5PCi-XfzJSUf6wjvW8QbuI4H-nwuP42SzKIe4_kF-yHANGeK516GrI81mNqAP7695F3Tc8ouEmaukrRo4_odZ0ZYAl1GxYlDrHqzn_lOpuLm3VcUP5-4tsBoc7twCg5XLdfB2v-WnBMWRLp3yq84ENTXbPy31RtSXPcV00v2NsJi31PzFOHP1Oh7EtVBd4rYU">improved decision-making and leadership</a> within the program.With SpaceX shifting focus toward Starship and Blue Origin advancing its crewed vehicle development, NASA’s decision to bolster Starliner’s role reflects a strategic move to <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFaxKFz-U6RoGE4km3Wr9lq7GskqOlJhi_577H3zCCW5PCi-XfzJSUf6wjvW8QbuI4H-nwuP42SzKIe4_kF-yHANGeK516GrI81mNqAP7695F3Tc8ouEmaukrRo4_odZ0ZYAl1GxYlDrHqzn_lOpuLm3VcUP5-4tsBoc7twCg5XLdfB2v-WnBMWRLp3yq84ENTXbPy31RtSXPcV00v2NsJi31PzFOHP1Oh7EtVBd4rYU">maintain crewed access to space</a> beyond 2030. The agency’s support for Starliner also provides reassurance to private space station developers, who require <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFaxKFz-U6RoGE4km3Wr9lq7GskqOlJhi_577H3zCCW5PCi-XfzJSUf6wjvW8QbuI4H-nwuP42SzKIe4_kF-yHANGeK516GrI81mNqAP7695F3Tc8ouEmaukrRo4_odZ0ZYAl1GxYlDrHqzn_lOpuLm3VcUP5-4tsBoc7twCg5XLdfB2v-WnBMWRLp3yq84ENTXbPy31RtSXPcV00v2NsJi31PzFOHP1Oh7EtVBd4rYU">reliable crew transportation options</a> for future operations.<img src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/aigc/hxcmp/images/compress-1d28ccea8205f001.png" alt="NASA and Boeing have discussed plans for Starliner to conduct 10 or more new flights - WSJ">

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NASA and Boeing have discussed plans for Starliner to conduct 10 or more new flights - WSJ

President Donald J. Trump emphasized positive relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of Xi’s visit to the United States, stating that the two leaders had <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESbAHrOzAVPSbumECx75n1ly1yFMpXgu_zcREHuLNG2WDR9Q3TinLMWRnPb_STa9KDOqvswIewDqS92JlACADkG1K8yIKF2w9YrrhvtDp5apXNIWk2lUjrQul1WqVEA68a4jOktn2h-7fu3yiITg">settled a lot of different problems</a> during their recent summit in Beijing. While the visit did not yield many public commitments, both sides expressed optimism about the state of bilateral ties. Trump highlighted areas of agreement, including trade and investment, with reports indicating that <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESbAHrOzAVPSbumECx75n1ly1yFMpXgu_zcREHuLNG2WDR9Q3TinLMWRnPb_STa9KDOqvswIewDqS92JlACADkG1K8yIKF2w9YrrhvtDp5apXNIWk2lUjrQul1WqVEA68a4jOktn2h-7fu3yiITg">China may purchase 200 Boeing</a> airplanes and billions in U.S. agricultural goods. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted discussions about <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESbAHrOzAVPSbumECx75n1ly1yFMpXgu_zcREHuLNG2WDR9Q3TinLMWRnPb_STa9KDOqvswIewDqS92JlACADkG1K8yIKF2w9YrrhvtDp5apXNIWk2lUjrQul1WqVEA68a4jOktn2h-7fu3yiITg">establishing a board to oversee</a> investments in non-sensitive sectors.On security matters, Trump said Xi agreed <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESbAHrOzAVPSbumECx75n1ly1yFMpXgu_zcREHuLNG2WDR9Q3TinLMWRnPb_STa9KDOqvswIewDqS92JlACADkG1K8yIKF2w9YrrhvtDp5apXNIWk2lUjrQul1WqVEA68a4jOktn2h-7fu3yiITg">not to supply military equipment</a> to Iran, aligning with U.S. positions on the conflict. Additionally, the two nations plan to <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESbAHrOzAVPSbumECx75n1ly1yFMpXgu_zcREHuLNG2WDR9Q3TinLMWRnPb_STa9KDOqvswIewDqS92JlACADkG1K8yIKF2w9YrrhvtDp5apXNIWk2lUjrQul1WqVEA68a4jOktn2h-7fu3yiITg">establish protocols to prevent</a> nonstate actors from accessing advanced artificial intelligence models. Regarding Taiwan, Trump stated that Xi <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESbAHrOzAVPSbumECx75n1ly1yFMpXgu_zcREHuLNG2WDR9Q3TinLMWRnPb_STa9KDOqvswIewDqS92JlACADkG1K8yIKF2w9YrrhvtDp5apXNIWk2lUjrQul1WqVEA68a4jOktn2h-7fu3yiITg">does not support independence movements</a>, which could help avoid direct confrontation.Analysts suggest the summit has <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESbAHrOzAVPSbumECx75n1ly1yFMpXgu_zcREHuLNG2WDR9Q3TinLMWRnPb_STa9KDOqvswIewDqS92JlACADkG1K8yIKF2w9YrrhvtDp5apXNIWk2lUjrQul1WqVEA68a4jOktn2h-7fu3yiITg">extended a truce between</a> the two nations, offering short-term stability while both work toward long-term strategic goals.

Trump: Relations with Xi are very good ahead of Chinese leader’s visit

UAV stocks rose in after-hours trading, with Boeing gaining 0.18%, Lockheed Martin gaining 0.29% and Northrop Grumman up 0.12%.

According to the 15-minute chart of Boeing Pref A ADR, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has reached an overbought level, while the KDJ Death Cross occurred on September 18, 2026 at 15:30. This indicates that the stock price has experienced a significant and unsustainable increase, surpassing the level of fundamental support. The momentum of the stock price is shifting towards the downside and has the potential to continue decreasing further.On September 18, 2026, the 15-minute chart for Boeing Pref A ADR (BA) indicates a potential shift in momentum as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) reaches an overbought level. This suggests that the stock has experienced a sharp and potentially unsustainable rise in price. Concurrently, a <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESyQEB6zswFXO3QucXPNm86ajw-ooWaCxPd-gQhGYu4YrUJalcMYXJGdiM9OTt9fmTIkqpWxQ_nXoVUMJBPV_Tr3nEv3sY7ob4AaqPFaLrtZl8ETGb_V5bXJIXzpPC3vQ9ejzzRxrCryhW_XBRjqHLSnSHst8MPGavo-I8DIij6AjqQCgfR0I8eX1xlrJ7QZeE7i3UnB55dWk1HE7DsGhKkq0q_00OsUVPKsb-f5BNrVjlwpbR89rfj4KEdS6OEY8VMz4qGZ-ylOwzSOQ">KDJ Death Cross occurred</a> at 15:30 on the same day, signaling a bearish reversal in technical momentum. The stock closed at $196.83, with a low of $195.47 and a high of $199.61, reflecting a volatile session marked by a significant intraday decline. The volume for the day was 6,877,311 shares, indicating <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESywHrOzAVxarof_XU4IXb3MRRyiOzSHoCTWV6vPSEgceNs8yVaBqqnfCEYfcl2sFRxKYUFbaodZccGDH_B5OiA2_RRRr3USYno_gXPxvIDuVm-4dQiVyDUQ_UsVmjxD7IVDwR6A">heightened trading activity amid</a> the price correction. While the RSI suggests that the stock may be overextended on the upside, the KDJ Death Cross reinforces the possibility of a downward trend. Investors should monitor subsequent price action and volume patterns for confirmation of a sustained bearish move. Analysts have provided a 12-month average price target of $251.91, with a <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEShwEB6zswFTRXx7Vpy8awPphqhtd-ofDy0-qYRIEuV1iJDgys8pG7fO5joat_cTATn8npYuXpMbZsabThTWaiEePdUOLEnoZAXMrkcW1oiQypitvtDZQJTFpCKtahgTn1Acixa7GLqcILufTYgSLUXg3W147J2Z_C7HM7L2HzrFmCBFfbkf7bCvg">consensus rating of "BUY"</a> based on 28 analyst opinions. However, the current technical indicators suggest caution, as the stock appears to be diverging from its fundamental support levels. Investors are advised to consider both technical and fundamental factors when evaluating Boeing’s stock, particularly in light of the recent market dynamics.

Boeing Pref A ADR's 15min Chart Shows RSI Overbought, KDJ Death Cross

NASA is in discussions to expand Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft’s role in future human spaceflight missions, following a series of technical and programmatic challenges. The agency has announced plans to order two additional crewed missions using Starliner and is offering <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFWwahEz_zCP0in8S2BATzBnd82iWQ6SOW9-ysj-t4hLvS5WQungi8ZmYj0J4CEVCI_WbHBxf_e6UV0WsI1YPYHhLN1qhqFI5iALsN0D9aeyAen-iI-p6Gh_HMwJxDw2ywHYL1Eu1MJG89DOGSQMxqfKDLpgtwhuFggy7IibZ0q996RRlH516heReEtjdLqoekoKWIr43W2ivW7KhWSwS1qMTbhrbijchX-ck47zPfiI">financial support to address propulsion</a> system issues identified during recent flights. This decision comes as SpaceX has indicated its intention to <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFWwahEz_zCP0in8S2BATzBnd82iWQ6SOW9-ysj-t4hLvS5WQungi8ZmYj0J4CEVCI_WbHBxf_e6UV0WsI1YPYHhLN1qhqFI5iALsN0D9aeyAen-iI-p6Gh_HMwJxDw2ywHYL1Eu1MJG89DOGSQMxqfKDLpgtwhuFggy7IibZ0q996RRlH516heReEtjdLqoekoKWIr43W2ivW7KhWSwS1qMTbhrbijchX-ck47zPfiI">retire its Crew Dragon vehicle</a> by 2030, leaving NASA with limited options for crew transportation to low-Earth orbit.The Starliner spacecraft, developed under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, has faced significant hurdles, including propulsion anomalies during its first crewed test flight in June 2024. The mission was extended to 93 days due to these issues, and the astronauts were eventually <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESnQEB6zswFensyyqEkTdIVAW2fGaMsbMYcx71R2V7riJS4EEno2PSn7f_QHlAwU_w9WRECyWuDQjAJTP67GuO0nKQtsr3p8_Eb58Zyg_rQaByr3nDvn0WeJv0wgxjesvs9v7oe4xvi1AKka70WEYD0z_8JIxIAp51v0i8Pa8aeblBN8H-ZzhWEL5BJeZqxtdYe6-lgQiuqaUAgGUpCNIx">returned via a SpaceX Crew Dragon</a> vehicle. In February 2025, NASA chartered an independent investigation team to examine the technical and organizational factors behind the anomalies. The resulting 311-page report highlighted <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESnQEB6zswFensyyqEkTdIVAW2fGaMsbMYcx71R2V7riJS4EEno2PSn7f_QHlAwU_w9WRECyWuDQjAJTP67GuO0nKQtsr3p8_Eb58Zyg_rQaByr3nDvn0WeJv0wgxjesvs9v7oe4xvi1AKka70WEYD0z_8JIxIAp51v0i8Pa8aeblBN8H-ZzhWEL5BJeZqxtdYe6-lgQiuqaUAgGUpCNIx">design deficiencies, leadership missteps, and</a> cultural issues that contributed to the risks encountered during the mission.In response, NASA has classified the 2024 flight as a Type A mishap—the highest classification for NASA missions—and is <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESnQEB6zswFensyyqEkTdIVAW2fGaMsbMYcx71R2V7riJS4EEno2PSn7f_QHlAwU_w9WRECyWuDQjAJTP67GuO0nKQtsr3p8_Eb58Zyg_rQaByr3nDvn0WeJv0wgxjesvs9v7oe4xvi1AKka70WEYD0z_8JIxIAp51v0i8Pa8aeblBN8H-ZzhWEL5BJeZqxtdYe6-lgQiuqaUAgGUpCNIx">implementing corrective actions to ensure</a> future mission safety. The agency is also supporting Boeing in certifying a new launch vehicle for Starliner, as the <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFWwahEz_zCP0in8S2BATzBnd82iWQ6SOW9-ysj-t4hLvS5WQungi8ZmYj0J4CEVCI_WbHBxf_e6UV0WsI1YPYHhLN1qhqFI5iALsN0D9aeyAen-iI-p6Gh_HMwJxDw2ywHYL1Eu1MJG89DOGSQMxqfKDLpgtwhuFggy7IibZ0q996RRlH516heReEtjdLqoekoKWIr43W2ivW7KhWSwS1qMTbhrbijchX-ck47zPfiI">current Atlas V rocket nears retirement</a>. Potential candidates for the new launch system include United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan and Blue Origin’s New Glenn.NASA’s decision to continue with Starliner reflects its need to <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAEStAEB6zswFWwahEz_zCP0in8S2BATzBnd82iWQ6SOW9-ysj-t4hLvS5WQungi8ZmYj0J4CEVCI_WbHBxf_e6UV0WsI1YPYHhLN1qhqFI5iALsN0D9aeyAen-iI-p6Gh_HMwJxDw2ywHYL1Eu1MJG89DOGSQMxqfKDLpgtwhuFggy7IibZ0q996RRlH516heReEtjdLqoekoKWIr43W2ivW7KhWSwS1qMTbhrbijchX-ck47zPfiI">maintain a reliable crew transportation</a> capability beyond 2030, particularly as private companies develop commercial space stations and seek long-term partnerships with the agency. While Boeing has faced financial challenges and delays with the Starliner program, NASA’s support aims to stabilize the spacecraft’s development and ensure continued access to low-Earth orbit.<img src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/aigc/hxcmp/images/compress-1d285aafcd45f001.png" alt="NASA in talks for Boeing's Starliner to handle new missions">

NASA in talks for Boeing's Starliner to handle new missions

Catalyst<ul> <li>Most analysts rate BA Buy or Strong Buy, showing broad institutional optimism.</li></ul>Risk<ul> <li>Net fund flow trends are negative across small, medium, large, and extra-large order sizes.</li></ul>

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg stated that stabilizing 737 MAX production at 47 jets a month is taking longer than expected due to wing production bottlenecks, causing shares to drop significantly.Boeing CFO Brian West indicated that slower-than-expected production ramp-ups for the 737 and 787 reduce the likelihood of reaching the upper end of the 2026 free cash flow forecast.The Federal Aviation Administration approved Boeing's request to sell up to 35 additional 777F freighters beyond the December 2027 emissions deadline.NASA is discussing ordering 10 or more new Boeing Starliner missions and offering financial support to address the spacecraft's thruster problems.Boeing's $8.4 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems has uncovered $1.9 billion in additional liabilities, including $1.52 billion tied to off-market customer contracts.

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