This story originally appeared on AirlineGeeks.com.
The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) reported a loss of over $6 billion in the third quarter during an earnings call on Wednesday.
The $6.2 billion loss was largely attributed to substantially increased operating costs due to strikes by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union since Sept. 13. Boeing also cited previously announced program changes as a factor impacting revenue loss.
The loss is about four times larger...