Boeing Secures 303 Aircraft Orders in May 2025 Surge
Boeing recorded a major surge in new aircraft orders in May 2025, securing 303 orders and marking the sixth-highest monthly total in the company’s history. The strong performance represents a dramatic rebound from April 2025, when Boeing booked only eight new orders, while its European rival Airbus reported just 11 orders during the same month. In contrast, Airbus did not report any new orders in May 2025, likely holding back announcements ahead of the Paris Air Show.
According to Boeing’s latest orders and deliveries report, the bulk of the May 2025 orders included a mix of narrowbody and widebody aircraft. The largest portion came from the 737 MAX family, with 119 737 MAXs ordered. The widebody segment also saw significant activity, with 75 orders for the 787-10, 45 for the 787-9, and 30 for the 777X. Additionally, 20 more 737 MAX aircraft were booked along with seven more 787-9s and seven 737 MAXs, rounding out the month’s order book. This surge provides a notable boost to Boeing’s order backlog and reflects steady demand across multiple product lines.
The sharp uptick in orders arrives as Boeing prepares to increase its production rates for the 737 MAX. The company previously announced plans to raise monthly output from 38 to 42 aircraft by mid-2025 to meet growing market demand. Despite these new orders, Boeing continues to face challenges in reducing its large backlog, which stood at 6,537 unfilled orders as of May 2025. Persistent supply chain disruptions and ongoing production limitations have slowed the company’s ability to fulfill existing commitments.
Complicating Boeing’s production ramp-up is the Federal Aviation Administration’s current production cap on the 737 MAX series. The FAA imposed a limit of 38 aircraft per month following the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 plug door incident in January 2024. As of early June 2025, the FAA has not yet lifted the production restrictions, leaving Boeing dependent on regulatory decisions to fully realize its planned manufacturing increase.
While Boeing’s orders soared in May, deliveries for the month remained steady. The company delivered 45 aircraft, which was six fewer than Airbus, which delivered 51 planes to 32 customers globally. Boeing’s deliveries for 2025 now total 220 aircraft, including 167 737s, 28 787s, 16 777s, and nine 767s. In comparison, Airbus has delivered 243 aircraft to 61 customers so far this year, maintaining a lead over Boeing in overall deliveries despite trailing in new orders for the month.
The strong May order performance underscores Boeing’s resilience as it works to recover from recent challenges and capitalize on growing airline demand. The mix of narrowbody and widebody orders suggests broad confidence from airline customers across multiple regions and market segments. With the upcoming Paris Air Show expected to generate further order announcements, both Boeing and Airbus will be closely watched as they continue to compete for dominance in the global commercial aviation market.
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