Boeing Delivered 55 Commercial Jets in September, Its Highest Figure for This Month Since 2018
Boeing closed September with 55 commercial aircraft delivered, compared to 33 in the same month last year, when a strike by 33,000 factory workers in the northwest had hampered production. This figure, although slightly below the 57 aircraft delivered in August, represents the strongest September for the company since 2018, the year it delivered 87 units.
A Firm Recovery but Still Behind Airbus
This uptick confirms Boeing’s operational recovery, but the American manufacturer still remains behind its European competitor. Airbus delivered 73 aircraft in September, widening its lead. In the cumulative total for the first nine months of the year, Boeing has reached 440 deliveries, while Airbus has achieved 507 aircraft.
737 MAX Leads Deliveries
The 737 MAX was again Boeing’s most prominent model. In September alone, 40 units were delivered, 10 of which were for Ryanair. One of these aircraft held special significance: it marked the 2,000th delivery of the 737 MAX since its launch.
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Additionally, Boeing delivered one 737 Next Generation aircraft to be converted into a P-8 maritime patrol plane for the U.S. Navy, along with 14 wide-body aircraft, distributed between four 767s, three 777 freighters, and seven 787 Dreamliners.
Chinese Market Receives U.S. Aircraft Again
After months of trade tensions, Boeing also managed to deliver eight aircraft to Chinese customers, including one 777 freighter, one 787, and six 737 MAXs. These deliveries reflect a partial reopening of the Chinese market following previous restrictions.
New Orders Boost Commercial Portfolio
In parallel, Boeing registered a solid performance in orders during September. The company added 96 new orders, among them:
- 30 737 MAX aircraft for Norwegian Airlines.
- 50 Boeing 787s for Turkish Airlines.
- 14 Boeing 787s ordered by Uzbekistan Airways.
Furthermore, two additional 737 MAX orders from an unidentified customer were added.
On the other hand, Enter Air canceled an order for one 737 MAX, bringing the net order balance to 95 after cancellations and conversions.
After accounting for the month’s variations, Boeing’s backlog (total portfolio of pending orders) decreased slightly from 5,994 to 5,987 aircraft.
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