Boeing significantly outperformed its rival Airbus in February deliveries, reaching its highest volume for the month since 2018, despite persistent delays in the installation of luxury seating for the 787 model.
Operational Performance: Narrowbody Segment Boost
The American manufacturer reported the delivery of 51 aircraft in February, representing an increase from the 46 units recorded in January. This operational volume allowed the company to overtake its European competitor, Airbus, which delivered 35 units—a significant milestone considering Boeing has lagged behind in annual deliveries for the past six years.
The narrowbody aircraft family led the month’s statistics:
- Total Deliveries: 43 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft were delivered.
- Shenzhen Airlines: The Chinese carrier received one unit notable for being the last of hundreds of MAX aircraft requiring modifications following the 2018 and 2019 incidents related to autonomous flight control systems (MCAS).
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Widebody Segment and Bottlenecks
Despite the positive figures, widebody aircraft production continues to face logistical hurdles. Boeing delivered eight widebody units in February: three 787 Dreamliners, two 777 freighters, and three 767s (comprising two freighters and one destined for conversion as a military aerial refueling tanker).
“Premium” Seat Issue
Deliveries of the 787 remain well below the company’s production target of eight units per month.
- Cause of Delay: A shortage of high-end seating for Business and First Class cabins.
- Impact on Customers: German flag carrier Lufthansa received only one 787 in February and currently has 13 units parked at Boeing facilities awaiting completion.
Commercial Activity: Orders and Cancellations
Boeing received 21 new gross orders, which were adjusted to 15 net orders following cancellations and conversions.
- Air Astana: The flag carrier of Kazakhstan ordered five 787 units.
- WestJet: The Canadian airline requested two 787s, though it canceled six previous orders for the 737 model.
For its part, Airbus recorded 28 new orders with no cancellations during the month.
Year-to-Date Summary (First Two Months)
At the close of the first two months of the year, Boeing maintains a lead in both sales and delivery capacity over its European rival:
| Company | Net Orders (Jan-Feb) | Deliveries (Jan-Feb) |
| Boeing | 118 | 97 |
| Airbus | 38 | 54 |
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