Boeing Sees Highest July Deliveries Since 2017

Boeing delivered 48 aircraft last month, the most it has delivered in July since 2017. While deliveries fell by 20% compared to June 2025, the manufacturer saw an 11.6% increase year-on-year, reflecting its strides towards recovery.

Last month’s deliveries included 37 units of the popular Boeing 737 MAX, which has seen increased production this year. The majority were delivered to various lessors worldwide, with several airlines also taking delivery of Boeing narrowbody and widebody jets. Meanwhile, its European competitor Airbus delivered 67 aircraft in July.

Increase In Deliveries Year-On-Year

Boeing’s July deliveries increased from 43 in 2024 to 48 in 2025. The last time the planemaker delivered over 48 aircraft was in July 2017, when it handed over 58 commercial jets to various operators worldwide. Deliveries fell to 39 in July 2018 and as low as 19 in July 2019 following the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 and the subsequent grounding of the type.

However, it seems Boeing is continuing on its recovery path, despite deliveries falling from 60 in June, its best month since December 2023. Last month, the manufacturer handed over 37 737 MAXs, eight 787s, two 777 Freighters, and one 767-300 Freighter. The company also picked up 31 orders in July for 30 737 MAXs and one 787-8, although listed as unidentified customers.

The July tally brings Boeing’s total for the year to 328 deliveries, with the total backlog now at 5,968 aircraft. Total new orders for the year stand at 699, with 655 net orders after adjusting for cancellations and conversions. In July, the Republic of Iraq reportedly canceled one 787 order, although it still has seven of the type on order.

Deliveries To Lessors And Airlines

Last month, many aircraft were delivered to lessors, with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) receiving seven 737 MAXs, AerCap receiving four, and BOC Aviation receiving three, making the top three for most deliveries. More MAXs were delivered to American Airlines, Allegiant Air, flydubai, Jeju Air, and Ryanair, among others.

The eight 787s were delivered to All Nippon Airways (ANA), American Airlines, China Southern, Etihad, Korean Air, Scoot, and Turkish Airlines. Korean Air received its 25th Dreamliner and Boeing’s 125th 787-10. The two 777Fs were delivered to China’s CES Leasing Corporation and France’s CMA CGM, while the sole 767-300F was delivered to UPS. Boeing picked up more orders in August. Last week, Cathay Pacific ordered 14 more 777-9s, bringing its order book for the type to 35.

Meanwhile, Boeing is ramping up production of the 737 MAX after navigating several safety and quality issues. In May, the company reportedly rolled 38 MAXs out of production, reaching the FAA-imposed limit. The manufacturer will have to show that it can maintain production at a higher rate before it can ask the FAA to lift the cap. CEO Kelly Ortberg hopes this is something the planemaker can achieve this year.

Airbus Deliveries In July 2025

Across the Atlantic, Airbus delivered 67 aircraft to 41 customers in July, despite having a growing number of aircraft sitting without engines. Airbus’ July tally decreased from 77 in 2024, but increased from 63 in June 2025. Last month’s deliveries included 54 A320neo family aircraft, six A350s, five A220-300s, and two A330neos. This brought the European planemaker’s 2025 tally to 373 aircraft.

Airbus has faced several delivery delays due to delays in engine deliveries from CFM International, which power many of its single-aisle jets. Pratt & Whitney has also delayed some engines following a recent strike. However, Airbus remains optimistic that it will deliver 820 aircraft by the end of the year, potentially increasing by 7% year-on-year.

Stock Code

BA

Business Type

Planemaker

Date Founded

July 15, 1916

CEO

Kelly Ortberg

Airbus’ monthly deliveries remained ahead of Boeing, but the US manufacturer is showing consistent signs of recovery. Airlines that received Airbus aircraft in July include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Emirates, Jet2, Air France, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and China Southern. Airbus kicked off August by delivering Ethiopian Airlines’ fourth Airbus A350-1000.