Boeing posts strongest first-half delivery pace since 2018

Boeing posts strongest first-half delivery pace since 2018
Boeing's first-half surge

Rising production of Boeing's 737 MAX is lifting the planemaker's aircraft handovers in 2026, supporting its strongest first-half delivery total since 2018. The company delivers 314 aircraft through June, up 12% from a year earlier, while still trailing Airbus in the global commercial jet market.

Highlights

  • Boeing delivers 64 jetliners in June 2025, including 42 737 MAX and 13 787s, matching its strongest monthly performance since 2018.
  • Boeing books 121 new orders and eight cancellations in June for a net 113 orders, with 408 orders after cancellations and conversions through June.
  • First-half deliveries reach the highest level since 2018, but Boeing's 206 aircraft trails Airbus, which delivered 351 aircraft in the same period.

June delivery growth and order activity

According to Reuters, Boeing said Tuesday that it delivers 64 jetliners in June, up from 60 in the previous month and matching the level recorded in June 2025.

June handovers include 42 737 MAX aircraft and 13 787s. The 787 total includes five jets for Riyadh Air that had been delayed by seat certification issues. Boeing also delivers three 777 freighters and five 767s, including three that its defense unit converts into KC-46 aerial refueling tankers.

The company books 121 new orders and eight cancellations in June, leaving a net total of 113 new orders. Boeing says the 737 MAX reaches 7,206 orders, surpassing the 7,159 booked for the earlier 737 Next Generation family.

WestJet cancels orders for six 737s, while Aviation Capital Group orders six 737s that it plans to lease to the Canadian airline. Through June, Boeing books 408 orders after cancellations and conversions.

Production ramp-up and competitive position

Boeing's first-half deliveries reach their highest level for the period since 2018, reflecting a steady recovery in commercial aircraft output. The company is expected to raise deliveries further in the second half of the year as it increases monthly 737 production from 42 jets to 47.

Even with the stronger pace, Boeing remains behind European rival Airbus. Airbus delivers 89 jets in June and 351 aircraft in the first half of the year, maintaining its lead in the large commercial aircraft market.

In our earlier coverage of Nio’s June vehicle deliveries and NIO stock setup, we noted that the company posted 40,597 deliveries for the month and 107,658 for Q2, underscoring solid operational momentum. The article also highlighted mixed technical signals, with overbought readings suggesting a likely consolidation range unless key resistance levels were cleared.

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