Boeing Deliveries Drop to Lowest Level Since Pandemic as Airbus Widens Lead

Production setbacks, regulatory scrutiny, and a labor strike contributed to Boeing's sharp decline in 2024 jet deliveries and orders, further trailing European rival Airbus.

Boeing delivered 348 commercial jets in 2024, a 34% drop from the previous year and its lowest annual total since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Production disruptions included a seven-week machinist strike and quality-control issues, with the FAA capping 737 MAX production at 38 planes per month after safety concerns.
Boeing's 2024 gross orders fell to 569, less than half of its 2023 total, while net orders dropped to 377 after cancellations and conversions, compared to Airbus' 826 net orders.
Airbus delivered 766 jets in 2024, more than double Boeing's total, marking the sixth consecutive year it has outpaced its U.S. rival in deliveries.
New CEO Kelly Ortberg faces challenges in restoring Boeing's production rates and profitability, with the company expected to continue burning cash in the near term.