Boeing delivered 53 commercial aircraft in July, trailing European rival Airbus and recording a notable decline from the previous month, even as the U.S. aerospace manufacturer continued to secure new orders for its 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner programs.
The Arlington, Virginia-based company’s July deliveries fell 17% from 64 aircraft in June. However, the total represented an improvement from July 2025, when Boeing delivered 48 jets.
Airbus delivered 67 aircraft during the month, exceeding Boeing’s output by 14 jets and maintaining its advantage in monthly commercial aircraft deliveries.
Boeing’s July Deliveries Decline From June
The 737 MAX remained Boeing’s leading commercial aircraft program by volume, accounting for 39 of the company’s 53 deliveries in July.
Boeing also handed over 10 787 Dreamliners, one 777 freighter and three 767 aircraft. The results underscored the importance of the narrow-body 737 MAX to Boeing’s overall production, while the 787 continued to support the company’s wide-body delivery totals.
Through the first seven months of 2026, Boeing delivered 367 commercial aircraft. That total included 279 737 MAX jets and 50 787 Dreamliners.
The MAX accounted for more than three-quarters of Boeing’s deliveries through July, making it the company’s most important commercial program by volume. The Dreamliner ranked as its second-largest delivery program during the period.
Airbus Leads Boeing by 14 Aircraft
Airbus’ 67 deliveries in July placed the European manufacturer ahead of Boeing for the month. Although Boeing’s year-over-year performance improved by five aircraft, its sequential decline widened the monthly delivery gap between the two manufacturers.
Aircraft deliveries are an important financial measure for manufacturers because customers typically pay a substantial portion of an aircraft’s price when the jet is handed over. Changes in delivery volume can therefore affect quarterly revenue and cash flow.
Boeing’s July results presented a mixed production picture: output improved compared with the same month last year but weakened significantly from June.
Boeing Records 30 Net New Orders
While deliveries slowed, Boeing continued to attract demand from airlines and aircraft leasing companies.
The manufacturer booked 38 gross aircraft orders in July and recorded eight cancellations, resulting in 30 net new orders. The reported activity included orders for 18 737 MAX aircraft and 19 787 Dreamliners.
Several transactions associated with July had been publicly announced during the Farnborough Airshow, one of the aerospace industry’s most closely watched commercial events.
The order figures indicate that customer demand remained positive despite Boeing’s lower month-to-month delivery volume. Orders represent future demand, while deliveries reflect aircraft completed and transferred to customers during the reporting period.
SMBC Aviation Capital Confirms 100-Jet MAX Deal
Among the most prominent Boeing announcements at Farnborough was an order from Irish aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital for 100 737 MAX jets.
The agreement did not add 100 aircraft to Boeing’s July order total because the manufacturer had already recorded the transaction in June under an unidentified customer. The Farnborough announcement revealed the customer’s identity but did not represent a newly booked July order.
SMBC Aviation Capital is one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, making the transaction a significant endorsement of the MAX program. Leasing companies play a major role in the commercial aviation market by purchasing aircraft and placing them with airlines under long-term agreements.
Demand Builds for Boeing 737-10
Through July, Boeing had accumulated more than 130 orders for the 737-10, the largest member of the 737 MAX family.
The model is designed to offer the highest passenger capacity within the MAX lineup and competes in a market segment served by larger narrow-body aircraft. Continued customer interest in the 737-10 is important to Boeing as airlines seek more seats and improved operating efficiency on high-demand routes.
July Results Present a Mixed Outlook
Boeing’s July performance reflected contrasting trends across its commercial aircraft business. Deliveries declined 17% from June and finished below Airbus, but output remained higher than a year earlier.
At the same time, Boeing added 30 net new orders after cancellations and continued building demand for both the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner.
The figures suggest that Boeing entered the second half of 2026 with a healthy order pipeline, although its ability to increase production and convert that demand into completed deliveries will remain central to its financial and competitive performance.
