Boeing’s recovery appears to be gaining momentum in 2025, with new data revealing that the aerospace giant has already surpassed 50% of its total aircraft deliveries from the previous year.
On May 13, 2025, Boeing confirmed that it delivered 45 aircraft in April to various customers, bringing the year-to-date total to 175. This figure marks a significant milestone, especially when compared to 2024’s full-year total of 348 deliveries—a year marred by severe operational and reputational setbacks.
Boeing’s 2024 woes began in January when a door plug on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 detached mid-flight, prompting a wave of safety concerns. The incident led to temporary groundings of the 737 MAX 9 fleet and triggered production restrictions from regulators, compounding the company’s difficulties.
Further disruptions came in September 2024, when a seven-week strike involving 33,000 workers brought Boeing’s operations to a halt. Even after the labor dispute ended, a month-long pause was instituted to ensure a controlled and safe restart to manufacturing.
Despite this turbulent backdrop, Boeing’s April 2025 figures show a modest uptick from March’s 41 aircraft deliveries, signaling cautious optimism for the year ahead.
In April alone, 30 of the 45 deliveries were 737 MAX jets, with Air India, Ryanair, American Airlines, and Akasa Air among the recipients of the popular narrowbody aircraft. The delivery data also included one P-8 Poseidon, a military variant of the 737 Next Generation platform, delivered to Germany.
Boeing’s widebody business also showed signs of life, with eight 787 Dreamliners handed over. Notably, American Airlines and Eva Air each took delivery of two 787-9s, a model prized for its long-range efficiency and passenger comfort.
In addition to deliveries, Boeing also announced a new order for eight 737 MAX aircraft from an unidentified customer, a promising sign that demand remains strong even amid lingering scrutiny over safety and production practices.
As Boeing pushes forward into the second half of 2025, its delivery pace suggests a more stable year ahead—an encouraging development for a company striving to regain altitude.
