Boeing Delivers 45 Commercial Aircraft in January
Boeing has started the year with a strong push in aircraft deliveries. In January, the U.S.-based company delivered 45 aircraft, marking its most active month since 2023 and surpassing the 30 deliveries from the previous month. This increase in production represents a significant recovery following the disruption caused by a seven-week strike last fall, which significantly impacted the manufacturing of commercial aircraft.
Increase in 737 MAX Deliveries
One of the key factors in the increase in deliveries was the 737 MAX model, of which Boeing delivered 40 units in January. This number is considerably higher compared to the 25 deliveries of the same model in the same month last year. The production of the MAX was affected in 2024 due to an in-flight incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, which led to increased oversight by federal regulators.
Boeing delivered seven units of the 737 MAX to United Airlines, five to Southwest Airlines, and seven to unidentified Chinese airlines. According to Cirium Fleet Analyzer and flight records from FlightRadar24, some of the Chinese airlines that received these aircraft include Shenzhen Airlines, 9 Air, Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and two units to Air China.
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Other Significant Deliveries
In addition to the 737 MAX, Boeing delivered four units of the 787, highlighting the first delivery of this model to TAAG Angola. A 777 freighter was also delivered to Ethiopian Airlines.
New Orders and Growth in the Order Backlog
In terms of new sales, Boeing registered 34 orders for the 737 MAX from unidentified customers, as well as two additional orders for the 777 freighter, totaling 36 new orders. This figure represents growth compared to the 27 orders in the same month last year.
After accounting adjustments, the company added 42 net orders to its backlog, including 33 units of the 737 MAX, two of the 777 freighter, and seven of the 787. However, this number is significantly lower than the 142 gross orders recorded in December.
This positive start to the year for Boeing reflects its efforts to regain stability in aircraft manufacturing and delivery, despite recent challenges.
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