Boeing Outpaces Airbus in Orders for First Time Since 2018

(MENAFN) US aerospace leader Boeing secured 1,173 aircraft orders last year, marking the first instance it “outsold European rival Airbus since 2018,” despite registering fewer deliveries, according to official figures.

This total represents a notable increase from the 377 net orders Boeing received in 2024 and stands as the fifth-largest annual tally in the company’s history.

In December, Boeing handed over 63 jetliners to clients, raising its yearly delivery count to 600 planes—the highest in seven years—up from 348 delivered the previous year.

Although Airbus still surpassed Boeing in actual deliveries last year, with 793 aircraft, this number fell short of the European manufacturer’s record 863 deliveries in 2019. The company secured 889 net orders for 2025.

Delays in aircraft deliveries continue due to engine and other supply chain challenges. Since airlines pay the bulk of a plane’s price upon receipt, timely deliveries remain essential for aircraft makers.

Last month, Boeing recorded 174 aircraft orders, including more than a hundred 737 Max jets for Alaska Airlines, the Seattle-based carrier disclosed last week.

Earlier Tuesday, Delta Air Lines revealed that it had placed its first order for a wide-body plane, committing to a minimum of 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

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