Boeing Trails Airbus in July Deliveries, Beats Rival on Orders

Boeing reported July deliveries that fell sequentially and lagged behind Airbus, but beat its European rival on orders. Boeing's delivery of 63 aircraft trailed Airbus's 137, while Boeing received 57 net orders compared to Airbus's 20. The Boeing 737 Max, still recovering from a 2018 grounding, saw a strong month with 34 orders.

Boeing and Airbus reported their July 2025 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries, highlighting a continued competitive landscape in the aerospace industry. Boeing delivered 63 aircraft in July, trailing Airbus's 137, but secured 57 net orders compared to Airbus's 20. The Boeing 737 Max saw a strong month with 34 orders, reflecting the ongoing recovery from its 2018 grounding [1].

Boeing's July deliveries included 48 aircraft, down from June's 60, but higher than the 48 delivered in July 2024. The company delivered 37 737 MAX jets, eight 787s, two 777 freighters, and one 767 freighter. Airbus delivered 67 aircraft in July, including five A220s, 54 A320neo family jets, two A330s, and six A350s [1].

Airbus, despite facing engine delays, managed to deliver 137 aircraft in July, lifting its year-to-date tally to 373 compared to Boeing's 328. Airbus needs to significantly increase production and deliveries in the remaining five months of the year to meet its 2025 delivery target of 820 aircraft [2].

Boeing's order backlog stood at 699 gross orders as of July 31, 2025, with 655 net orders after adjusting for cancellations and conversions. The company's order backlog was 5,968 after adjusting for U.S. accounting standards. Airbus reported a backlog of 8,678 jets, excluding A320ceo and A330-200, with 7,634 narrowbodies. Boeing's backlog was 6,563 aircraft, with 4,862 737 MAXs [2].

In July, Boeing recorded 31 gross orders, comprising 30 for the 737 MAX and one for the 787. Airbus logged seven gross orders in July, signaling a slowdown after the June surge. Boeing's deliveries continued to trail Airbus's for the year but outpaced its rival in total orders through the end of July, securing 699 gross orders compared to Airbus's 501 [2].

Both companies face challenges in meeting their respective delivery targets. Boeing is focusing on stabilizing production and quality, while Airbus is grappling with engine delays and production issues. Despite these challenges, both companies remain committed to meeting their order commitments and maintaining their market positions [1][2].

References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeings-july-aircraft-deliveries-tumble-20-june-trailing-airbus-2025-08-12/
[2] https://flightplan.forecastinternational.com/2025/08/12/airbus-and-boeing-report-july-2025-commercial-aircraft-orders-and-deliveries/