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Boeing steps up jet deliveries, surpassing 2024 total by August

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Posted on September 9, 2025

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SEATTLE (Reuters) -Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 57 jets in August, up from 48 in July. It was the highest number of deliveries in August since 2018, when the U.S. planemaker handed over 64

Boeing Boosts Jet Deliveries, Exceeding 2024 Totals by August

SEATTLE (Reuters) -Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 57 jets in August, up from 48 in July. It was the highest number of deliveries in August since 2018, when the U.S. planemaker handed over 64 airliners.

By August 31, the company had delivered 385 jets in 2025, already surpassing its full-year 2024 total of 348 planes.

Deliveries last year were hampered in part by a seven-week strike by union workers in the Seattle area, though that stoppage did not begin until September.

European rival Airbus delivered 61 jets in August, raising its annual tally to 434 jets.

Boeing delivered 42 737 MAX jets last month, including seven for low-cost carrier Ryanair and six to United Airlines.

The company delivered 14 widebody airliners, including nine 787 Dreamliners, four 777s and one 767.

Chinese carriers received nine jets in August, including six 737 MAXs and two 787-9s.

Boeing booked 26 gross orders, led by a 14-jet purchase of 777-9 aircraft by Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific. 

The planemaker also secured orders for five 737 MAXs and seven 787 Dreamliners. 

It recorded two 737 MAX order cancellations. 

For 2025 through August, Boeing recorded 725 gross orders, offset by 46 cancellations and conversions. 

After accounting adjustments, the company's official backlog reached 5,994 aircraft. 

(Reporting by Dan Catchpole in Seattle; Editing by Jamie Freed)

Key Takeaways

  • Boeing delivered 57 jets in August, the highest since 2018.
  • By August 2025, Boeing surpassed its full-year 2024 delivery total.
  • Boeing's 2025 backlog reached 5,994 aircraft.
  • Cathay Pacific ordered 14 Boeing 777-9 jets.
  • Boeing recorded 725 gross orders in 2025 through August.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jets did Boeing deliver in August?
Boeing delivered 57 jets in August, which is an increase from 48 in July and the highest number of deliveries for August since 2018.
What was Boeing's total jet delivery for 2025 by August?
By August 31, Boeing had delivered 385 jets in 2025, surpassing its total for the entire year of 2024, which was 348 planes.
What types of jets did Boeing deliver in August?
In August, Boeing delivered 42 737 MAX jets and 14 widebody airliners, including nine 787 Dreamliners, four 777s, and one 767.
How many gross orders did Boeing record through August 2025?
Boeing recorded 725 gross orders through August 2025, which were offset by 46 cancellations and conversions.
Who were the major customers for Boeing's deliveries in August?
Major customers included low-cost carrier Ryanair, which received seven 737 MAX jets, and United Airlines, which received six.

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