Aircraft Deliveries in the First Half: Boeing Rebounds Strongly, but Airbus Remains Ahead
In June 2025, U.S.-based Boeing delivered 60 aircraft, marking a 27% increase compared to the same month the previous year. This rebound represents a significant milestone for the manufacturer, particularly following the resumption of its deliveries to China, where it shipped eight aircraft after the lifting of a trade blockade imposed by Beijing.
In April, China had suspended Boeing deliveries due to tariff tensions with the United States. However, in May, the two powers agreed to a temporary reduction in tariffs, allowing Boeing to resume shipments to the Asian giant.
Why Do Deliveries Matter?
Aircraft deliveries are a critical metric in the industry, as airlines pay the majority of an aircraft’s value upon delivery. For this reason, Wall Street closely monitors these figures, especially as Boeing works to stabilize its finances after years of production delays and crises that have increased its debt.
June Delivery Details
In June, Boeing delivered:
- 42 units of the 737 MAX, its best-selling model
- 9 Dreamliner 787 aircraft
- 4 cargo 777s
- 5 767 aircraft, of which 3 will be converted into KC-46 tankers by the company’s defense division
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Among the key customers for the month was Southwest Airlines, which received 10 units of the 737 MAX. China also played a prominent role: the country’s airlines received five 737 MAXs, one 787, and two 777 freighters.
Monthly and Semiannual Comparison
Boeing had delivered 44 aircraft in May and 45 in June 2024. In the first half of the year, the company delivered a total of 280 aircraft, broken down as follows:
- 206 units of the 737 MAX
- 37 Dreamliner 787s
- 20 777s
- 14 767s
- 3 older 737 models converted into P-8 Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft
New Orders: Boeing Maintains Commercial Interest, but at a Slower Pace
In June, Boeing recorded 116 gross orders, including 54 for the 737 MAX and 62 for the 787. Notable customers included:
- Alaska Airlines, with an order for 12 units of the 737
- British Airways, with 32 orders for the 787
However, Singapore Airlines canceled three orders for the 737 MAX that same month.
June’s commercial activity reflects a decline compared to May, when Boeing reported one of the six best months for orders in its history, according to internal data.
So far in 2025, the company has accumulated 668 gross orders, equivalent to 625 net orders after adjustments for cancellations and conversions.
Airbus: Slight Decline, but Still in the Lead
Meanwhile, Airbus delivered 306 aircraft in the first half of the year, a 5.56% drop compared to the 323 delivered in the same period in 2024. In June, the European company delivered 63 aircraft:
- 43 single-aisle A320 and A321 models, direct competitors to Boeing’s 737
- 12 regional A220s
- 8 wide-body aircraft: three A330s and five A350s
In terms of orders, Airbus recorded 494 gross orders in the first half of the year, with a net total of 402 after cancellations.
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