Boeing Delivers 57 Jets, Airbus 61 in August 2025

Boeing and Airbus reported steady aircraft deliveries in August 2025. Boeing delivered an estimated 57 aircraft, according to Forecast International, while Airbus confirmed 61deliveries, bringing its year-to-date total to 434, a 3% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

Boeing’s August deliveries included an estimated 42 narrowbody aircraft—36 737 MAX 8s and six 737 MAX 9s. On the widebody side, the company delivered nine 787s (eight 787-9s and one 787-10), along with four 777 freighters and two 767-2Cs. With these deliveries, Boeing’s total for the first eight months of 2025 stands at 385 aircraft, up from 348 in all of 2024.

Monthly deliveries have remained relatively stable, ranging from 29 to 60 aircraft. June was the strongest month with 60 deliveries. By the end of July, Boeing had delivered 328 aircraft, including 246 from the 737 MAX family, and its backlog stood at 5,968 aircraft, mostly 737 variants.

Production of the 737 MAX remains capped at 38 aircraft per month due to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight, following several safety incidents, including a mid-air door plug detachment on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in 2024. Boeing met the cap for the first time in May 2025. Executives have indicated production could rise to 42 per month in early 2026 and 47 by mid-year, pending regulatory approval.

Boeing has not issued a formal 2025 delivery target, focusing instead on clearing inventory, maintaining consistent output under regulatory constraints, and improving program quality. Despite these challenges, strong demand, especially for narrowbody aircraft, supports its progress.

Airbus, while ahead of Boeing in total deliveries, faces pressure to meet its full-year target of 820 aircraft, up 7% from 766 in 2024. Achieving this would require an average of more than 89 deliveries per month from September through December. Through August, Airbus averaged 54 deliveries per month, with engine and cabin equipment delays, including seat shortages, affecting schedules. The company typically accelerates production in the fourth quarter, with December being historically its highest-output month.

Airbus also finalized an order for 90 aircraft from Irish lessor Avolon, originally announced in July, including a mix of single-aisle aircraft, and an order for seven A350-1000 widebodies from an undisclosed customer. By the end of August, Airbus reported 600 gross orders and 504 net orders after cancellations.

While Airbus leads in global deliveries, Boeing has gained ground, particularly in widebody orders. Both manufacturers continue to navigate supply chain challenges, regulatory oversight, and logistical delays ahead of a typically high-volume final quarter.