Boeing boots orders in may 2025

In May 2025, Boeing delivered 45 commercial aircraft, nearly doubling the 24 delivered in May 2024, signaling a strong production recovery. The deliveries included 37 737 MAX jets, five 787 Dreamliners, and three 777 Freighters. This surge reflects Boeing's efforts to stabilize its supply chain and address quality control issues under intense regulatory scrutiny following past safety concerns. Despite trailing Airbus, which delivered 53 jets, Boeing aims to sustain 737 MAX production at 38 units monthly by year-end, navigating labor and supply challenges to meet robust demand.

Boeing's blockbuster May included 303 new orders, the sixth-highest monthly tally in its history, boosting its backlog to 5,943 orders. The standout was Qatar Airways' order for 130 787s and 30 777Xs, the largest widebody deal in Boeing's history. Other orders included 20 737-8 MAX jets from Saudi-owned AviLease and seven from WestJet, though three orders were canceled, netting 300 new orders. The company rolled out 38 737 MAX jets, hitting a production target set after a 2024 mid-air incident led to an FAA cap. All six quality and safety metrics are now green, per Boeing and regulators.

Deliveries included 31 737 MAX jets to airlines like United and Alaska, seven 787s, and various freighters, but none to Chinese carriers due to a tariff dispute, resolved just before a 737 MAX landed in China. Year-to-date, Boeing delivered 220 aircraft, compared to Airbus's 243. As Boeing heads to the Paris Air Show, its focus remains on stabilizing production and leveraging strong order momentum, though challenges like labor constraints and regulatory oversight persist. CEO Kelly Ortberg emphasized maintaining the 38-per-month rate before seeking FAA approval to increase output.