{"id":187666,"date":"2026-05-12T14:30:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=187666"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:12:59","slug":"boeing-records-best-first-four-month-net-orders-since-2014-bookings-surge-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/05\/boeing-records-best-first-four-month-net-orders-since-2014-bookings-surge-in-april.html","title":{"rendered":"Boeing Records Best First Four-Month Net Orders Since 2014: Bookings Surge in April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Boeing<\/strong> recorded a total of 135 net orders<\/strong> in April, nearly matching its commercial performance for the entire first quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this momentum, the tally for the first four months of the year climbs to 284 new orders<\/strong>\u2014after adjusting for cancellations and conversions\u2014solidifying the highest total for this period since 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this robust performance, the U.S. manufacturer continues to trail its European rival, Airbus<\/strong>, which accumulated a total of 405 net orders as of April 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April Deliveries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aircraft deliveries are a metric closely monitored by investors, as they represent the point at which airlines make the largest cash disbursement for a new unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boeing completed the delivery of 47 commercial aircraft<\/strong> in April, surpassing the previous month\u2019s figure by one unit. Meanwhile, Airbus delivered 67 jets last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 Copa Airlines Orders 60 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets: Projects a Fleet of 200 by 2034<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operational Delays in the 787 Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner<\/strong> continue to be impacted by certification delays regarding premium seating. Nonetheless, the company\u2019s annual projections remain firm. The company\u2019s Chief Financial Officer, Jay Malave<\/strong>, noted during the latest earnings call that they still expect to deliver between 90 and 100 units of this popular widebody twin-jet throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April Demand Overview and 777X Progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The strong order book secured in April was primarily driven by undisclosed customers. The signed contracts were distributed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n