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Boeing jet deliveries drop 17% in July

Created at 11 Aug · 3:03 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Boeing delivered 53 jets in July, a 17% decrease from the previous year, and fell behind rival Airbus. The company also reported 30 net new orders after cancellations.

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Key Numbers

53Boeing jets delivered in July
64Boeing jets delivered in June
67Airbus planes delivered in July
30Boeing net new orders in July
39737 MAX jets delivered in July
10787 jets delivered in July
367Boeing jets delivered year-to-date
279737 MAX jets delivered year-to-date
50787 jets delivered year-to-date
18737 MAX orders in July
19787 orders in July

Who's Involved

Boeing
U.S. planemaker reporting July delivery and order figures
Airbus
European rival that delivered more planes in July
SMBC Aviation
Irish leasing giant that placed an order for 100 737 MAX jets
Boeing jet deliveries drop 17% in July

↳ Why This Matters

Boeing's delivery figures are closely watched as a key indicator of its production capabilities and financial health, especially as it works to recover from previous manufacturing issues and compete with Airbus.

Key facts

  • Boeing delivered 53 jets in July, a decrease from 64 in June and five more than the previous year.
  • Airbus delivered 67 planes in July, surpassing Boeing.
  • Boeing secured 30 net new orders in July after accounting for cancellations.
  • Deliveries included 39 737 MAX jets and 10 787s.
  • Year-to-date, Boeing has delivered 367 jets, including 279 737 MAX and 50 787s.
  • Notable orders included 18 737 MAX and 19 787s, with most announced at the Farnborough Airshow.

Boeing reported a significant drop in jet deliveries for July, handing over 53 aircraft compared to 64 in June and five more than the previous year. This figure also trailed behind competitor Airbus, which delivered 67 planes during the same month.

The U.S. planemaker secured 30 net new orders in July, after accounting for cancellations. These orders included 18 737 MAX jets and 19 787s, many of which were announced during the Farnborough Airshow.

Deliveries in July comprised 39 of Boeing's 737 MAX jets and 10 787s, along with one 777 freighter and three 767s. Year-to-date, Boeing has delivered a total of 367 jets, with 279 being 737 MAX variants and 50 being 787s.

Among the notable orders was a commitment for 100 737 MAX jets from SMBC Aviation, the world's second-largest leasing company. However, this particular order was booked in June from an unidentified customer. Boeing has secured over 130 orders for the largest MAX variant, the 737-10, through July.

Frequently asked questions

Boeing delivered 53 jets in July.

Boeing delivered five more jets in July compared to the same month last year.

Boeing received 30 net new orders in July after accounting for cancellations.

The 737 MAX was the best-selling model with 39 deliveries, followed by the 787 with 10.

What Happens Next

01Boeing will report August delivery and order figures in early September.

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How It Developed

Boeing delivered 53 jets in July.
Deliveries were up from 53 jets a year earlier.
Deliveries were down from 64 jets in June.
Airbus delivered 67 planes in July.
Boeing booked 30 net new orders after cancellations in July.
July deliveries included 39 737 MAX jets and 10 787s.
Boeing has delivered 367 jets year-to-date.
Through July, Boeing booked 130 orders for the 737-10 variant.

Sources

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Boeing jet deliveries drop 17% in JulyReuters

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