Boeing's Aircraft Deliveries Plummet in 2024, Widening Gap with Airbus

Labor strikes and safety concerns cut Boeing's production to 348 planes, less than half of Airbus' 766 deliveries last year.

Boeing delivered 348 commercial planes in 2024, a significant drop from 528 in 2023 and far behind Airbus' 766 deliveries.
A seven-week labor strike in the fall and intensified safety scrutiny disrupted Boeing's production, including a cap on 737 Max output after a safety incident in early 2024.
New CEO Kelly Ortberg has pledged cultural and operational reforms, including a workforce reduction and a renewed focus on quality control and production consistency.
Boeing's financial struggles persist, with no annual profit since 2018 and 2024 net orders lagging behind Airbus by a wide margin (317 to 826).
The company plans to ramp up 737 Max production, clear inventory backlogs, and finalize its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems in 2025 to stabilize operations.