Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries grow in Q3, but still trail Airbus

Core Insights - Boeing is on track to deliver the most planes since 2018, with a projected total of around 590 deliveries by the end of 2025, despite trailing behind Airbus in total deliveries [3][4][6] Delivery Performance - Boeing's commercial aircraft deliveries rose approximately 38% year-over-year in Q3 2025, totaling 160 aircraft compared to 116 in the same period last year [8] - The breakdown of deliveries in Q3 includes 121 of the 737 model, six 767s, nine 777s, and 24 787 units [8] Order Backlog - Boeing's orders backlog stands at 821, significantly higher than Airbus's 514, indicating a strong demand for its aircraft [6] - Recent orders have been secured from various airlines, including Norwegian Group, Uzbekistan Airways, Turkish Airlines, Macquarie AirFinance, Cathay Pacific, and Gulf Air [6] Year-to-Date Performance - From January 1 to September 30, 2025, Boeing's commercial orders increased by about 161% and deliveries rose by approximately 51% compared to the same period in 2024 and 2023 [7] - The company has been averaging 49 deliveries per month through September 30, 2025, and will need to average 50 deliveries per month to meet its year-end goals [5]