Air TransportBoeing had a good month of commercial aircraft deliveries in September, with 55 jets sent to its customers, including three for military use (one E-7 Wedgetail and two KC-46A).
The number is slightly lower than August (57), but 67% higher than in September 2024 (just 33 aircraft).
The 737 MAX had 40 aircraft delivered, just above the monthly production limit (38 jets), imposed by the FAA following Boeing’s safety problems.
The planemaker, however, has already started expanding its production pace in October, which should be reflected in a greater volume of deliveries, possibly from 2026 onwards.
Until September, 325 737 MAX were delivered, 100 more than in the same nine-month period in 2024.
The 787 family also shows evolution, with 61 aircraft delivered this year, compared to 36 last year. Only the 787-10 variant is below 2024, with 11 deliveries against 15 planes.
Among freighters, the 777X has demonstrated great performance, with 29 aircraft delivered, 18 more than in 2024. The 767F had 10 aircraft sent to customers compared to eight last year.
Year to date, Boeing has delivered 440 commercial aircraft, 67 less than Airbus (507), but well above 2024 (291 planes).
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Among orders, September added 96 aircraft to the backlog. The largest order came from Turkish Airlines, with 35 787-9 and 15 787-10.
Norwegian Air exercised its option to purchase 30 737 MAX and Uzbekistan Airways reached a deal for 14 787-9s. There was also an unidentified customer who purchased two 737 MAX.
The backlog until September is 5,987 aircraft, according to Boeing.
