ISTANBUL, Jan 14 — US aviation giant Boeing booked 1,173 orders last year, marking the first time it outsold European rival Airbus since 2018, despite having fewer deliveries, according to newly released official figures, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
Last year’s order total marked a sharp increase from the 377 net orders Boeing recorded in 2024 and was the fifth-highest annual total in the company’s history.
Last month, Boeing delivered 63 jetliners to customers, lifting its annual delivery total to 600 aircraft, the highest in seven years and up from 348 delivered the previous year.
Airbus still delivered more aircraft than Boeing last year, with 793 deliveries, despite recording fewer orders. However, this figure was below the European manufacturer’s record 863 aircraft delivered in 2019. Airbus secured 889 net orders for 2025.
Aircraft deliveries continue to be delayed by engine and other supply-chain problems. Because airlines pay the majority of an aircraft’s cost upon delivery, deliveries remain crucial for plane manufacturers’ cash flow.
Boeing logged a total of 174 aircraft orders last month, including more than 100 737 MAX jets for Alaska Airlines, which the Seattle-based carrier disclosed last week.
Earlier on Tuesday, Delta Air Lines announced it had placed its first order for a wide-body aircraft, committing to a minimum of 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
