American plane maker Boeing is celebrating its strongest first half of the year, with a total of 314 recorded deliveries, its highest since before the pandemic (2018). Boeing’s strong results continue to reflect the recovery of the 737 MAX, with a total of 243 of the type delivered, along with the 787, 767, and 777.

As analyzed by Aerotime, in June alone, Boeing delivered a total of 64 commercial aircraft, an increase of four planes when compared to May this year, and June last year. Last month, Boeing delivered 42 737 MAXs, 13 787s, and a mix of other types. Looking at the manufacturers’ first half deliveries, an increase of 12% in production output has been handed over in the same period as last year, signalling strong improvement on last year as regulatory oversight slowed overall deliveries.

Strong Preliminary Figures Year To Date

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While the figures are preliminary until the manufacturer publishes its own second quarter financial results later this month, the manufacturer remains optimistic with gross aircraft orders and deliveries remaining strong. As highlighted in these numbers, Boeing has now accumulated a total of 7,206 orders for the MAX family of aircraft, which has surpassed the historical number of orders received for the 737NG, at 7,159 in total.

For June, the plane maker has reported a total of 121 gross orders, which, when taking into consideration eight cancellations, leaves 113 net orders last month. Overall, in the first half, Boeing’s total orders stand at 408, including cancellations or accounting adjustments.

Last month, Boeing delivered a total of 42 737 MAX, 13 787 (including five to Riyadh Air), three 777 freighters, and five 767s. Three of the 767 are set to be converted for aerial refueling tankers through the Boeing Defense arm.

Analyzing Boeing Deliveries By The Numbers

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As per the preliminary figures shared on Boeing’s website, the total number of deliveries across both the commercial and defense operations of the plane maker shows a positive second quarter, including a total of 314 planes year to date, or 171 in the second quarter. Of these, the 737 MAX reigns supreme at more than three-quarters of all aircraft deliveries (77% to be exact). The 787 Dreamliner accounts for 12% of all deliveries in the year to date.

In the second quarter, 75% of all deliveries were for the MAX, while the 787 remains the second most popular aircraft type again, recording 14% of all deliveries between April and June. Full figures below, including Commercial and Defence:

Defense aircraft types included the AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook, F-15, F/A-18, KC-46, MH-139, P-8, and commercial and civil satellites.

How Boeing Compares Against European Manufacturer Airbus

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Boeing’s biggest competitor, Airbus, remains ahead year to date, with the European plane maker recording a total of 351 deliveries in the first six months of this year. Last month, Airbus recorded a total of 89 deliveries, which is a 15% increase on the same period in 2025. Airbus is targeting a total of 900 deliveries this year; however, critics are skeptical due to global financial and supply chain pressures.

For Airbus, June saw a total of 82 single-aisle deliveries, including 73 of the A320neo family of aircraft, broken down to 39 A321neo and 34 A320neo. Additionally, nine A220-300 took to the skies, and seven widebody A350s were delivered, including six A350-900 and one A350-1000.

For both Airbus and Boeing, the first half of the year continues to improve on figures from the same time last year. For Boeing, it’s a positive sign as the manufacturer rebounds from several setbacks and regulatory pressures. Boeing hopes to increase output of the popular MAX with the opening of a fourth assembly line at Everett, as the MAX 7 hopes for certification in the coming weeks.