Boeing made notable gains last month, recording 303 gross orders for new airplanes-the highest figure since December 2023. This surge reflects the company’s efforts to close the gap with rival Airbus while working to stabilize production of its best-selling jets at levels approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In May, Boeing delivered 45 aircraft, matching April’s figures and significantly up from just 24 in the same month last year.
As of the end of May, Boeing has delivered 220 airplanes in 2025, compared to Airbus’ 243 deliveries. For both manufacturers, these deliveries are crucial, as a significant portion of an airplane’s cost is settled upon delivery. When factoring out cancellations and conversions, Boeing has secured net orders for 512 planes this year, vastly outpacing Airbus, which logged 215 orders.
Attention now shifts toward the upcoming Paris Air Show, an influential trade event where industry players will showcase cutting-edge technology and finalize large deals. This week may yield further orders for Boeing as it strives to solidify its recent momentum.
However, Boeing’s production efforts have faced challenges. The FAA imposed a cap on the production of Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft at 38 units per month last year after a safety incident involving a door plug on a nearly new Max 9 aircraft. Although no injuries occurred, the incident raised serious safety concerns, affecting Boeing’s output.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has stated that the company aims to stabilize its production line at the current rate before seeking FAA permission to potentially increase output. Last month, Boeing recorded 345 net orders-146 for the 737 Max and a significant 157 for 787 Dreamliners and the yet-to-be-certified 777X. A major wide-body order from Qatar Airways contributed to these figures, signed during President Trump’s visit to Doha last month.
Looking ahead, Ortberg indicated that Boeing anticipates resuming deliveries to Chinese airlines this month, following a hiatus prompted by trade tensions between the Trump administration and Beijing.
By the end of May, Boeing’s cumulative net orders for 2025 reached 606, while the company’s backlog stood at an impressive 5,943 aircraft, highlighting strong demand even amidst production pressures.
With Boeing clearly positioning itself to regain its competitive edge, the coming weeks will be crucial. The aviation industry eagerly awaits developments from the Paris Air Show, where new partnerships and technological advancements could reshape the landscape for both Boeing and Airbus.
Original Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/10/boeing-airplane-orders-deliveries-paris-air-show.html
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Publish Date: 2025-06-10 20:30:00
