Boeing delivered 600 commercial aircraft in 2025, marking its highest annual total since 2018 and signaling continued progress in the manufacturer’s multi-year recovery effort. The company said it handed over 160 commercial airplanes in the fourth quarter alone, led by strong output from its 737 and 787 programs.
According to figures released on January 13, 2026, the company delivered 117 aircraft across the 737 family in the fourth quarter, alongside 27 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, 10 Boeing 767s, and six Boeing 777s. For the full year, deliveries included 447 Boeing 737s, 88 Boeing 787s, 35 Boeing 777s, and 30 Boeing 767s.
December proved particularly strong, with Boeing delivering 63 aircraft during the month, including 44 MAX jets across the 737 family. The performance capped a year in which Boeing regained momentum after years of disruption tied to safety crises, quality issues, and supply chain constraints.
While Boeing’s delivery total rose sharply, Airbus still handed over more aircraft in 2025, delivering 793 jets. However, Boeing outpaced its European rival on the sales front, logging 1,173 net aircraft orders during the year compared with Airbus’ 889. It marked the first time since 2018 that Boeing outsold Airbus on a net order basis.
Orders in December included more than 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for Alaska Airlines, part of the carrier’s largest fleet order to date. Delta Air Lines also announced an order for at least 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, its first direct purchase of the widebody model, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the early 2030s. The long lead times highlight how airlines are securing production slots well into the next decade to support fleet renewal and growth.
Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security division also posted steady delivery numbers in the fourth quarter, handing over 37 units. These included 19 AH-64 Apache helicopters, five KC-46 aerial refueling tankers, four CH-47 Chinooks, and smaller numbers of F-15, F/A-18, MH-139, and P-8 aircraft. For the full year, Boeing delivered 131 defense, space, and security platforms.
Despite the improved delivery performance, challenges remain. Engine availability and broader supply chain issues continue to limit production rates across the industry, and deliveries remain a critical metric given that aircraft manufacturers receive most of a jet’s purchase price at handover.
Boeing executives are expected to provide additional detail on production plans and delivery outlook when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results on January 27.