president of the united statesdonald trumpWith his clear support and as he leveraged the company’s contracts as a tool in international economic negotiations, Boeing ended the year with more net orders for commercial aircraft in 2025 than Airbus.
Still, the U.S. manufacturer actually delivered fewer aircraft in the year than its European rival Airbus, underscoring the gap in order volumes and production capacity.
At the end of 2025, Boeing’s net orders totaled 1,173 aircraft, compared to Airbus’ 889. Meanwhile, Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft to customers, while Boeing delivered only 600, including 30 767s. These numbers show that despite a stronger commercial performance, Boeing remains constrained by its production pace.
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The US manufacturer’s strong results were primarily due to strong demand for the 737 MAX family, with 591 orders for that model alone. The 787 Dreamliner also played a key role in 381 contracts, with 163 long-term contracts for the 777X. In contrast, Airbus’ order backlog was dominated by the A320neo family, which accounted for approximately 500 aircraft.
One point of contrast between the two companies is the way they disclose data. While Airbus discloses order cancellations in detail, Boeing only shows aggregate figures, and there is less transparency in direct comparison of its backlog.
777XDespite continued delays in service, the program continues to attract long-term commitments. In addition, an aerial refueling aircraft is a military derivative based on a commercial aircraft platform.KC-46Aand maritime patrol aircraftP-8Aalso contributed to the increase in Boeing’s total number of contracts.
Another important point is that the total number of orders Boeing received in 2025 was more than double that of 2024. The growth comes amid increased political engagement, with Trump highlighting the company’s orders as a symbol of strengthening American industry in negotiations with U.S. trading partners.
Overall, 2025 was a year of significant commercial progress for Boeing, marking a gradual recovery after years of challenges such as certification delays for the 737 MAX and 777X, the integration of Spirit AeroSystems, and repeated quality issues. However, the gap between orders and deliveries shows the company still faces challenges converting contracts into production at the same pace as its major European competitors.
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