May 22 (Reuters) - Boeing (NYSE:BA) Co's BA.N stock could fall as
much as 15 percent if sales of its aircraft fall on weakening
demand, according to a report on Sunday in the financial
publication Barron's.
Airlines and leasing companies are using planes longer and
delaying orders for new aircraft, the publication said.
Low oil prices have also reduced the need to buy updated,
more fuel-efficient planes, it added.
Boeing generates roughly two-thirds of its revenue from
commercial aircraft, and the remainder from its defense
business.
Demand for Boeing's 737 planes remains strong despite
competition from Airbus Group SE AIR.PA and Bombardier Inc
BBDb.TO .
However, its 777 and 787 models are at greater risk,
Barron's said.
Boeing's 787 could face write downs because initial costs
were high and sales have slowed, it added.