en.Wedoany.com Reported - Boeing delivered 143 commercial aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, while Airbus delivered 114 during the same period. This marks the first time since the 2018 MAX crisis that Boeing has surpassed Airbus in quarterly deliveries. According to preliminary data released by Boeing on April 14, 2026, Boeing's deliveries increased by 10% year-on-year, while Airbus's decreased by 16%, giving Boeing a lead of 29 aircraft.
Boeing's deliveries were primarily driven by the 737 model, with 114 units delivered in the quarter, accounting for nearly 80% of total deliveries. For wide-body aircraft, Boeing delivered 15 787s, 8 777s, and 6 767s. Although approximately 25 737 MAX aircraft required repairs due to wiring damage near the end of the quarter, Boeing's Chief Financial Officer Jay Malave stated that about 10 deliveries would be postponed to the second quarter. Despite this, Boeing still achieved a leading position in overall deliveries for the first quarter.
The core reason for the decline in Airbus's deliveries is a severe shortage of Pratt & Whitney engine supply. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury pointed out at the 2025 fiscal year results announcement that Pratt & Whitney engines power about 40% of the global A320 series fleet. Pratt & Whitney's failure to commit to order quantities led to a reduction of 25 A320 series deliveries year-on-year for Airbus in the first quarter. Airbus has lowered its 2026 delivery target to approximately 870 aircraft.
United Airlines was Boeing's largest customer in the quarter, receiving 29 aircraft, including 25 737 MAX 9s. Other deliveries included Air India's first new 787-9, KLM's final 787, and four 787-9s for Lufthansa. Boeing plans to add a fourth 737 production line in Everett, aiming to increase 737 MAX monthly production to 63 aircraft and raise 787 monthly production from 8 to 10 by the end of the year.
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