NEW YORK (AP) — Boeing, absorbing billions in write-downs related to two of its newest commercial jets and a military fuel tanker, reported its first quarterly loss in nearly seven years. Yet revenue for the Chicago aerospace giant rose 1 percent to $24.8 billion, and company shares rose steadily before the opening bell Wednesday. Charges totaling $3 billion before taxes, led to Boeing's first down quarter since the third quarter of 2009, when it lost $1.6 billion. Boeing also lowered its full-year earnings to the range of $6.10 and $6.30 per share, from $8.15 and $8.35.Read more on NewsOK.com