WASHINGTON- Boeing recorded a slower delivery pace in November 2025, handing over 44 commercial aircraft to global customers. The figure marks a noticeable decline from October and underscores the widening gap between Boeing and its European rival Airbus.
The monthly results also highlight the contrasting momentum at Airbus, which delivered 72 aircraft in November despite earlier supply chain concerns. The European manufacturer remains on track to reach nearly 800 aircraft deliveries in 2025, a target that Boeing will not match this year based on current performance.
Boeing’s November Deliveries
Boeing reported 44 total deliveries for November, down from 53 in October, marking a 17% month-to-month decline.
The 737 MAX accounted for more than two-thirds of the total, with 32 aircraft delivered across 18 airline and leasing customers. Southwest Airlines (WN) received five of these jets, while American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), and United Airlines (UA) each added new MAX aircraft to their fleets.
The manufacturer also completed six 787 Dreamliner deliveries, split between the 787-9 and 787-10 variants. TAAG Angola Airlines received two 787-10 models, while Air Lease Corporation, American Airlines, Oman Air, and Lufthansa each took delivery of one Dreamliner.
Additionally, Boeing delivered four 767 freighters and two 777 freighters to customers, including Turkish Airlines and Aerotranscargo.
Boeing Order Activity
While deliveries slowed, Boeing reported strong order activity driven largely by the Dubai Airshow 2025. The company secured 126 net new orders, derived from 164 gross orders and 38 cancellations.
The 777X program accounted for more than half of Boeing’s net orders, with Emirates placing a major order for 65 additional 777X aircraft. This single agreement alone represents roughly $38 billion at list prices.
Other carriers also expanded their widebody commitments, including China Airlines with nine additional 777X orders and several airlines—among them Etihad Airways and Gulf Air—adding new 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Boeing’s order momentum reinforces long-term demand for widebody models despite ongoing delivery constraints.
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Year-to-Date Snapshot
Boeing’s year-to-date delivery figure reached 537 aircraft by the end of November, with nearly 400 of those being 737 MAX airframes.
The company has also accumulated more than 900 net orders in 2025, even after factoring in cancellations. This steady order intake places Boeing on track to achieve its strongest annual result since 2018, when it delivered 806 aircraft.
Airbus, meanwhile, has revised its 2025 delivery target from 820 to 790 aircraft due to supply chain challenges affecting the A320 program.
Nevertheless, the European manufacturer continues to outpace Boeing in overall deliveries and appears set to retain its lead as the top commercial aircraft supplier for 2025.
Bottom Line
Boeing’s November performance shows moderate delivery activity but strong order momentum as it approaches the end of 2025.
Although the manufacturer is on pace for its best annual total in seven years, it still trails Airbus by a wide margin in monthly and yearly deliveries.
With both Boeing and Airbus entering 2026 with substantial order backlogs, production stability and supply chain improvements will determine how each company performs in the year ahead.
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