Did Boeing's 600 Deliveries in 2025 Finally Outsell Rival Airbus?

The Boeing Company announced a significant recovery in its commercial aircraft business for 2025.

Official data shows the manufacturer delivered 600 commercial jets during the year. This marks Boeing's highest annual delivery total since 2018. The US planemaker also achieved a major milestone by outselling its main rival, Airbus, in new aircraft orders. The strong performance was driven by high 737 MAX demand and a rebound in widebody sales.

Orders and Deliveries Breakdown

Boeing ended 2025 with 1,173 net new aircraft sales. This figure surpassed the European manufacturer Airbus, which recorded 889 net new aircraft orders. Boeing's sales lead was a difference of 284 jets for the year. This order victory signals renewed aerospace industry performance confidence in the US company.

Despite the sales victory, Airbus maintained its lead in total commercial jet sales 2025 deliveries. Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft to customers in 2025. Boeing’s 600 deliveries, while a major step up from the previous year, still trailed Airbus’s Airbus delivery figures.

The 737 MAX and Single-Aisle Market

The 737 MAX family was the core of Boeing's success in 2025. Customers signed for 601 new 737 MAXs during the year. This model is the direct competitor to the Airbus A320neo family. Boeing delivered 447 new 737 MAX family aircraft. Most of these were the popular 737 MAX 8 variant. This equates to an average of 37 MAX deliveries per month. This marks a significant ramp-up in Global aircraft manufacturing production rates.

Boeing currently leads the single-aisle jet orders market for aircraft the size of the 737-8 or smaller. However, the manufacturer faces challenges in the larger single-aisle segment. The Airbus A321 remains dominant over the 737 MAX 9 and MAX 10. The 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 variants still await FAA certification.

Widebody Sales and Future Outlook

Boeing also saw strong sales in the twin-aisle aircraft market. The 787 Dreamliner had one of its strongest sales years on record. The 787 outsold the entire Airbus A350 family in 2025. This highlights strong airline demand for flexible, long-haul aircraft. Boeing also delivered 88 Dreamliners in 2025.

• The company's total order backlog reached 6,130 jets at the end of 2025.
• The 737 MAX accounts for 4,869 of these unfilled orders.
• The increase in deliveries will help ease Boeing's large order backlog.

This sales momentum is critical for Boeing's financial health. Deliveries are key for cash flow, as most payments occur at handover. The company is expected to continue accelerating production in 2026. The entire industry, represented by groups like IATA, is eager for production stability. This stability is needed to meet soaring global air travel demand.

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