Boeing Marks First 737 MAX Delivery to Tajikistan in Fleet Upgrade PushSeparately, Boeing and Tajikistan’s national carrier, Somon Air, said Monday the airline has taken delivery of its first 737 MAX aircraft, marking the first 737 MAX to enter service in the country.The 737-8 is the first of two aircraft leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and is the first 737 MAX to enter service in Tajikistan.Somon Air will use the aircraft on short- and medium-haul routes across Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia as part of its fleet modernization and network expansion plans.The delivery follows the airline’s commitment announced last year to purchase up to 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft.Earnings SnapshotThe latest delivery comes just days after Boeing reported second-quarter 2026 results.The aerospace company posted an adjusted loss of 76 cents per share, wider than analysts’ estimate of a 30-cent loss. Revenue, however, rose 8% year over year to $24.56 billion, topping the consensus estimate of $24.245 billion.Boeing’s total backlog increased to a record $715 billion, including more than 6,200 commercial airplanes. The company also reaffirmed expectations for 2026 operating cash flow of about $5 billion to $7 billion and free cash flow of about $1 billion to $3 billion.Boeing Analyst OutlookWall Street remains broadly bullish on the stock. Boeing carries a Buy consensus rating with an average analyst price forecast of $271.43. Recent analyst actions include: