Boeing Deliveries 2025 Top Airbus On Orders
Boeing deliveries 2025 hit a seven-year high and it booked more net orders than Airbus, tightening supply expectations and shifting 2026 production.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Boeing reported 600 commercial deliveries in 2025, the highest annual total since 2018.
- The company booked 1,173 net orders in 2025, topping Airbus on net orders.
- FAA authorized 737 MAX production to 42 planes per month, easing capacity constraints for 2026.
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Boeing Co. said in a Jan. 13, 2026 press release that its 2025 deliveries reached a seven-year high and the company secured more net orders than Airbus, reversing recent trends and shifting near-term production and certification priorities.
Deliveries, Orders, and Market Position
Boeing reported 600 commercial aircraft deliveries for full-year 2025, the highest annual total since 2018. The mix included 447 737s, 30 767s, 35 777s, and 88 787s, marking a 72.5% increase from 348 deliveries in 2024. This operational rebound will test Boeing’s ability to sustain higher shipment levels.
In the fourth quarter, Boeing delivered 160 commercial jets, including 117 737s. December deliveries totaled 63 aircraft, with 45 737 MAX and 14 787 models. The company recorded 1,173 net orders for the year, its fifth-best total historically. December net orders reached 175, including a 105-plane 737 MAX sale to Alaska Airlines.
By comparison, Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025 and reported 1,000 gross orders with 889 net orders. While Airbus leads in deliveries, Boeing’s orders advantage marks a notable shift in market dynamics.
Production, Certification, and Backlog Outlook
The Federal Aviation Administration authorized Boeing to increase 737 MAX production to 42 planes per month. The 737-10 entered Type Inspection Authorization Phase 2 on Jan. 9, 2026, with certification expected in the third quarter. The 737-7 is slated for certification in the second quarter after engine anti-ice modifications. Meanwhile, the 777X’s entry-into-service has been delayed to 2027.
Boeing’s commercial backlog grew to 6,130 jets at the end of 2025, up from 5,557 a year earlier. Defense, space, and security deliveries totaled 131 units, including 19 new AH-64 Apaches, 42 remanufactured Apaches, and 14 KC-46 tankers. The backlog and steady defense shipments provide production visibility even as certification timelines and the 777X delay influence wide-body program revenue.
The company noted that “Delivery information is not considered final until quarterly financial results are issued.” Aligning production rates with pending certifications and supplier deliveries will be crucial for sustaining momentum and converting the orders lead into higher deliveries in 2026.
