Travelers the world over are familiar with the concept of jet lag, and it is not surprising why. Losing large parts of a day in the space of hours, or regaining them suddenly, is a serious blow to the circadian rhythms that govern a large part of our lives. Aerospace stock Boeing (BA) may have a way to fix that for at least some travelers, and this news proved welcome for investors. Investors gave Boeing shares a fractional boost in Tuesday afternoon’s trading.
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Reports note that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will have some measures in place to combat jet lag. One of these is a modified in-cabin lighting system that is designed to “…mimic day / night cycles.” Interior lights can be adjusted, of course, but even the windows can dim to let in less ambient light. This is especially useful when going from west to east, a process that can prematurely turn day into night.
Boeing also has measures to adjust cabin humidity, cabin air pressure, and cabin noise, all of which can help passengers relax, and even sleep where applicable. These factors help a passenger feel like the time of day has not significantly changed despite geographic location, and thus, help reduce jet lag. Boeing probably did not need to do this—it is not as though Boeing has many competitors—but improving the product is good news for everyone involved.
New B-52
Then, Boeing made a new delivery, which in and of itself is big news these days. But this delivery had a little something extra to it. Boeing delivered a new B-52 bomber to the United States Air Force, and one that included some extra potency in its radar.
The new aircraft is part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program (RMP), and contains an “active electronically-scanned radar system”. The new radar features two new processors for display and system sensors, a pair of high-definition touchscreens for an interface, fighter-style hand controls, liquid cooling, and engine bleed-air heating. These features together offer a significant upgrade against earlier models.
Is Boeing a Good Stock to Buy Right Now?
Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on BA stock based on 14 Buys, two Holds and one Sell assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. After an 18.77% rally in its share price over the past year, the average BA price target of $249.93 per share implies 21.04% upside potential.
