Despite calamities and crashes, Boeing still soars
July 29, 2013 at 12:49 PM EDT
The past month has not been great for Boeing, with a deluge of troubles including a fatal crash-landing at San Francisco International Airport and a fire aboard a Boeing 787 at London Heathrow. But last week, the aviation behemoth reported earnings that exceeded estimates, and raised its revenue guidance for the year. So, what's Boeing's secret?