Boeing Maintains Steady Delivery of 43 Jets in July Amidst Continued Growth Efforts

Boeing has announced that it delivered 43 commercial jets in July, maintaining the same delivery count as July of the previous year, despite ongoing supply chain challenges. The U.S. aircraft manufacturer, under the leadership of new CEO Kelly Ortberg, is focused on ramping up production by year-end following operational delays caused by a January incident involving a 737 MAX 9 jet.

In a significant development, Boeing resumed deliveries of its best-selling 737 MAX jets to China in July, marking a positive shift after previous delays due to regulatory approvals. This resumption included deliveries to several Chinese carriers, contributing to a total of 31 MAX jets handed over to customers last month.

Additionally, Boeing finalized a guilty plea to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge related to breaching a 2021 agreement with the U.S. Justice Department, agreeing to pay at least $243.6 million.

The company also reported a positive trend in new orders, with 72 gross orders in July, an increase from 52 in the same month last year. This boost was partially fueled by the Farnborough Air Show, where Boeing announced orders for 57 of its 737 MAX planes.

After accounting for cancellations and conversions, Boeing’s net order tally since the beginning of 2024 stands at 186, with adjusted net orders reaching 98 airplanes. Year-to-date, through July 31, the company has delivered a total of 218 airplanes, including 166 MAX jets.

This steady performance indicates Boeing’s ongoing efforts to overcome supply chain issues and regulatory challenges as it aims to increase production rates and strengthen its market position.