Boeing delivered 60 commercial aircraft in June - its highest monthly output of aircraft since December 2023 and a 27% increase on the same month of last year.
During the month, Boeing delivered eight aircraft to Chinese customers, the first deliveries to the country since trade disputes between the US and China earlier this year led to customers in the country refusing the delivery of new aircraft from the manufacturer. Boeing delivered five 737 MAXs, two 777Fs and one 787-9 to Chinese airlines.
In June, Boeing delivered a total of 42 737 MAXs, nine 787s, four 777Fs, and five 767 aircraft.
Across the second quarter of the year, the planemaker delivered 150 commercial aircraft, an increase of 63% from the 92 aircraft that the were delivered during the same three-month period of last year. Boeing’s quarterly deliveries included 104 737s, 24 787s, 13 777s, and nine 767s.
Through the first half of the year, 280 commercial aircraft deliveries have been made.
Last month, a spokesperson for Boeing confirmed to Airline Economics that the company rolled out 38 737 MAX aircraft as part of its ongoing production efforts, reaching a production cap set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) In January 2024.
The company is methodically working toward achieving a production rate of three 767s and four 777/777X aircraft per month. Meanwhile, Boeing is also in the process of transitioning its 787 production line to reach a target output of seven aircraft per month.
In addition to deliveries, Boeing received 116 orders during the month, with British Airways placing an order for 32 787-10 aircraft, and Alaska Airlines opting for 12 737 MAXs. Orders also included 54 737 MAXs and 62 787s to unidentified customers.
During the first half of the year, the planemaker booked 668 orders, or 625 net orders after cancellations and conversions.