en.Wedoany.com Reported - U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing delivered a total of 314 aircraft in the first half of the year, the highest level since 2018 (pre-pandemic), with performance showing the continued recovery of the 737 MAX model. The model accounted for 243 deliveries in the first half, along with other models such as the 787, 767, and 777.

According to Aerotime analysis, Boeing delivered 64 commercial aircraft in June, an increase of 4 units compared to both May of this year and June of last year. The deliveries last month included 42 737 MAX, 13 787, and several other models. Based on the manufacturer's first-half delivery volume, production increased by 12% year-over-year, indicating a significant improvement in performance compared to last year after regulatory oversight weighed on overall deliveries.

These delivery figures are preliminary and await the manufacturer's second-quarter earnings report later this month. Currently, Boeing has accumulated 7,206 orders for the MAX series, surpassing the total historical orders for the 737NG (7,159 units). In June, Boeing reported total orders of 121 aircraft, with net orders of 113 after deducting 8 cancellations. Overall, Boeing's total orders for the first half stood at 408, including cancellations and accounting adjustments.

Last month, Boeing's deliveries included 42 737 MAX, 13 787 (5 of which were delivered to Riyadh Air), 3 777 freighters, and 5 767. Three of the 767s will be converted into aerial refueling tankers by Boeing Defense. According to preliminary data released on Boeing's website, total deliveries from Boeing's commercial and defense businesses showed positive performance in the second quarter, with 314 aircraft delivered year-to-date, including 171 in the second quarter. The 737 MAX accounted for over three-quarters (77%) of all aircraft deliveries, while the 787 Dreamliner represented 12% of year-to-date deliveries. In the second quarter, the MAX model accounted for 75% of deliveries, with the 787 again being the second most popular model, representing 14% of the quarter's deliveries.

Defense models include the AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook, F-15, F/A-18, KC-46, MH-139, P-8, as well as commercial and civilian satellites. Boeing's biggest competitor, Airbus, delivered 351 aircraft in the first half, maintaining its lead. Last month, Airbus delivered a total of 89 aircraft, a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Airbus's delivery target for this year is 900 aircraft. In June, Airbus delivered 82 single-aisle aircraft, including 73 A320neo series (39 A321neo and 34 A320neo), along with 9 A220-300s entering service, and 7 wide-body A350s (including 6 A350-900 and 1 A350-1000).

For both Airbus and Boeing, first-half performance improved compared to the same period last year. This signals a positive trend for Boeing, indicating it is gradually recovering from multiple setbacks and regulatory pressures. Boeing hopes to open a fourth assembly line in Everett to boost production of the popular MAX model, while the MAX 7 is expected to receive certification in the coming weeks.