Boeing Sees Surge in Deliveries

By Dan Catchpole

SEATTLE (Reuters) – Boeing announced on Tuesday that it delivered 60 airplanes in June, marking a 27% increase compared to last year. This includes eight aircraft delivered to Chinese customers for the first time since a trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

Beijing had previously banned Boeing deliveries in April due to escalating tariff disputes, but the ban was lifted in May as both countries agreed to temporarily cut tariffs.

Aircraft deliveries are vital for Boeing as they receive most payments upon the delivery of jets, making these figures closely monitored by Wall Street. The uptick in deliveries is crucial for Boeing to recover from past production issues and financial struggles.

In June, Boeing delivered 42 of its popular 737 MAX jets, nine 787s, four 777 freighters, and five 767s, including three KC-46 aerial refueling tankers. Southwest Airlines received 10 of the 737 MAX aircraft, while five were allocated to Chinese airlines.

Overall, Boeing delivered 44 jets in the previous month and 45 in June 2024.

In the first half of 2025, Boeing delivered 280 aircraft, which included 206 737 MAX jets, 37 787s, and 20 777s, among others.

In June, Boeing also secured 116 new orders, including 54 for the 737 MAX and 62 for the 787. However, Singapore Airlines canceled orders for three 737 MAX jets. June’s orders were lower than May’s record, in which Boeing logged its sixth-highest monthly orders in history.

For the first half of the year, Boeing has booked a total of 668 orders, translating to 625 net orders after accounting for cancellations and conversions.

Meanwhile, European competitor Airbus matched Boeing’s 60 aircraft deliveries in June, with notable deliveries of A330s, A350s, and their A320 and A321 jets that compete with Boeing’s offerings.