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Airbus Breaks Record with 793 Aircraft Deliveries in 2025

1/13/2026

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Airbus Surpasses Deliveries

Airbus achieved a record 793 aircraft deliveries in 2025, beating its revised target of 790.
The 2025 deliveries are up 4% from 2024, and the A320 family remains the best-selling airliner.
Airbus secured 1,000 gross orders, creating a backlog of 8,754 aircraft.
Despite supply-chain challenges, including delays in engine supplies, Airbus delivered 136 aircraft in December 2025 and plans 900 deliveries in 2026.
Boeing delivered 537 jets in 2025.

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Boeing Tops Deliveries

Boeing Co. reported 2025 aircraft deliveries reach 600, a seven-year high.
Boeing delivered 44 737 Max jets last month and posted 1,173 net orders for the year, surpassing Airbus's orders.
Alaska Airlines ordered 105 Boeing 737 Max 10 jets, illustrating strong demand.
Despite ongoing supply chain issues, investor confidence has risen and Boeing's stock increased.
The company will discuss its production strategy during its quarterly results on January 27, 2025.

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Historical Context

The Boeing 737 MAX, introduced in 2017, faced grounding in March 2019 after two fatal crashes, resulting in 346 deaths and over $20 billion in losses for Boeing. Regulatory scrutiny followed, leading to software modifications and enhanced pilot training. By 2025, Boeing and Airbus resumed competition, with Boeing delivering 600 aircraft, reflecting a recovery in demand and investor confidence in the aviation sector.

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Airbus Surpasses Deliveries

Airbus achieved a record 793 aircraft deliveries in 2025, beating its revised target of 790.
The 2025 deliveries are up 4% from 2024, and the A320 family remains the best-selling airliner.
Airbus secured 1,000 gross orders, creating a backlog of 8,754 aircraft.
Despite supply-chain challenges, including delays in engine supplies, Airbus delivered 136 aircraft in December 2025 and plans 900 deliveries in 2026.
Boeing delivered 537 jets in 2025.

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