Even before today's incident, Boeing investors were in for a long journey. The aerospace company expanded its total debt by more than 400% during the pandemic and still faces government production restrictions on the 737 MAX that limits its cash flow and its ability to pay down that balance.

British man survives jet crash in India, only known survivor among 200+ passengers. Boeing's stock falls, analysts had recently upgraded it.

Boeing remains a dominant aerospace player with long-term upside, despite recent crises and compressed financials. Read why we remain bullish on the stock and the turnaround potential.