SEATTLE- Boeing delivered 45 commercial aircraft in April 2025, nearly doubling its April 2024 figure of 24 jets.
This marks the fourth consecutive month with more than 40 deliveries, showcasing the planemaker’s push to boost cash flow and regain market confidence.
Boeing Doubles Delivery
The deliveries included aircraft to major carriers like United Airlines (UA), Ryanair (FR), Southwest Airlines (WN), and a 777 freighter to CES Leasing Corp., tied to China Eastern Airlines (MU), via Shanghai Pudong (PVG).
Boeing also completed a 737 MAX handover to China Southern Airlines (CZ) at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) before Beijing halted deliveries amid trade tensions.
Production Challenges
April’s delivery volume demonstrates Boeing’s continued recovery from years of production disruptions, regulatory scrutiny, and financial strain. Aircraft deliveries are crucial to Boeing’s revenue model, as most payments are collected when aircraft are handed over to customers.
Of the 45 jets delivered in April, 29 were 737 MAX aircraft—a model central to Boeing’s strategy. United Airlines received eight of these, while Ryanair and Southwest Airlines each took five. Boeing also delivered eight 787 Dreamliners, four 777 freighters, and three 767s.
Deliveries to Chinese airlines resumed briefly, including a 777 freighter and a 737 MAX, before halting again under direction from Beijing. This move is linked to ongoing U.S.–China trade tensions.
Aircraft previously positioned in Zhoushan, China, for delivery were returned to Seattle and are now stored in Moses Lake, Washington.
Commercial Orders and Backlog
In April, Boeing recorded eight gross new orders—all for 737 MAX aircraft from undisclosed customers—surpassing the seven orders placed during the same period in 2024. The company reported no cancellations or conversions for the month.
Additionally, 32 previously conditional orders were added to Boeing’s firm order book. By April 30, Boeing had secured 249 gross orders and 212 net orders for the year, bringing its unfilled order total to 6,282. After adjusting for accounting standards, its official backlog stood at 5,643.
While Boeing’s April delivery tally lagged behind European rival Airbus, which delivered 56 jets and secured 11 new orders, both companies have continued to add substantial new business in May.
Notably, International Airlines Group, parent of British Airways, placed a significant order for 32 Boeing 787-10s and 21 Airbus A330-900neos.
Strong Start to 2025
Through the first four months of 2025, Boeing has delivered 175 aircraft—comprising 133 737 MAXs, 21 787s, and 11 777 freighters. This uptick reflects the company’s efforts to stabilize production lines, particularly for the 737 MAX, which faced recurring quality concerns in 2024.
Despite supply chain limitations and geopolitical hurdles, Boeing’s recent momentum suggests incremental progress toward regaining financial health and operational reliability.
However, the company must navigate delicate global dynamics, particularly with China, to maintain this pace
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