Boeing’s 787 problems lead to $4 billion loss

Boeing said manufacturing problems with the 787 will add $2 billion in unusual production costs, double an earlier projection. | AP file

Boeing reported a $4.16 billion loss for the fourth quarter as the financial fallout of production flaws in one of its best-selling planes, the 787 Dreamliner, grew much worse.

The aircraft maker took a charge of $3.5 billion to cover additional delays in delivering copies of its 787 jetliner and compensation for airlines that are still waiting to get their planes.