Boeing outsells Airbus in 2025 for first time since 2018
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- Boeing secured net orders for 1,173 airplanes in 2023, surpassing Airbus for the first time since 2018, signaling a recovery for the company.
- In December, Boeing delivered 63 jetliners, including 44 737 Maxes, bringing its total deliveries for the year to 600—the highest in seven years.
- Despite Boeing's gains, Airbus delivered more aircraft in 2023 with 793 units and secured 889 net orders for 2025, though both figures remain below its 2019 record.
- Supply chain issues, particularly with engines, continue to delay aircraft deliveries, which are critical as airlines pay most of the plane's price upon delivery.
- Boeing received 174 net
