Boeing outsells Airbus in 2025 for first time since 2018

Boeing’s Last year it recorded net orders for 1,173 aircraft; This means Boeing has overtaken European rival Airbus for the first time since 2018, the latest sign of its recovery.

Boeing delivered 63 jetliners to customers last month, bringing its annual delivery total to 600 planes; This was the highest figure in seven years, before two fatal crashes and a host of other problems disrupted production. Boeing said Tuesday that 44 of those deliveries were 737 Max.

Airbus delivered more planes than Boeing last year, with 793; however, this amount is below the European manufacturer’s record 863 aircraft transferred in 2019. Airbus received 889 net orders for 2025.

Engine and other supply chain issues continue to disrupt aircraft deliveries. Deliveries are crucial for aircraft manufacturers because airlines pay most of the jet price when they receive the aircraft.

Boeing’s net orders last month totaled 174 aircraft, including more than 100 for the 737 Max. Alaska AirlinesThe Seattle carrier announced last week. Delta Airlines Earlier on Tuesday, it was stated that at least 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners were ordered, the first order for the wide-body aircraft. Deliveries begin in the early 2030s; It’s a sign of how airlines are locking in delivery windows for the next decade to replace older jets and grow.

Boeing executives are scheduled to discuss the manufacturer’s production plan when the company reports quarterly results on Jan. 27.