Boeing beats Airbus in aircraft deliveries during February 2025, shipping 44 planes compared to Airbus’s 41, as flagged by ch-aviation.
The February figures bring the 2025 cumulative total to 89 deliveries for Boeing versus 66 for Airbus, giving the American manufacturer a significant early lead in the annual delivery race.
Photo: Clément AlloingBoeing vs Airbus: February 2025 Delivery
Boeing’s February performance was driven predominantly by the 737-8, which accounted for 24 deliveries, that is more than half of the company’s monthly total.
| United Airlines | 5 | 11.4% | B737-8 |
| Boeing DS & S | 4 | 9.1% | Military/Special Variants |
| Aeromexico | 4 | 9.1% | B737-8 |
| Air India Express | 4 | 9.1% | B737-8 |
| American Airlines | 3 | 6.8% | B737-8 |
| Malaysia Airlines | 3 | 6.8% | B737-8 |
| Other Operators | 21 | 47.7% | Various |
| Total | 44 | 100% |
The manufacturer maintained strong delivery momentum with major carriers including United Airlines (UA) (5 aircraft), Boeing Defense, Space & Security (4), Aeromexico (AM) (4), and Air India Express (IX) (4).
Photo: Clément AlloingAirbus, headquartered in Toulouse, France, focused primarily on A321-200NX deliveries, with 19 of these aircraft reaching customers during February. The European manufacturer’s A320-200N model followed with 12 deliveries.
| Transavia France | 4 | 9.8% | A320 Family |
| Delta Air Lines | 4 | 9.8% | A321-200NX |
| China Eastern Airlines | 3 | 7.3% | A320 Family |
| Wizz Air Malta | 3 | 7.3% | A321-200NX |
| Volaris | 2 | 4.9% | A320 Family |
| Spirit Airlines | 2 | 4.9% | A320 Family |
| Other Operators | 23 | 56.0% | Various |
| Total | 41 | 100% |
Transavia France (TO) and Delta Air Lines (DL) each received 4 Airbus aircraft, while China Eastern Airlines (MU) and Wizz Air Malta (W4) accepted 3 each.
Akasa Air 25th Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 Aircraft | Photo: Akasa AirAircraft Variant Analysis
Aircraft variant analysis for February 2025 reveals distinct delivery strategies between the two major manufacturers, with Boeing focusing heavily on its 737 family while Airbus demonstrates a more diversified approach across its product line.
This variant distribution highlights the continuing market preference for single-aisle aircraft, with Boeing’s 737-8 and Airbus’s A321-200NX leading their respective manufacturer’s deliveries.
Boeing’s February deliveries were dominated by the 737 family, with the 737-8 variant accounting for 24 out of 44 total deliveries (54.5%).
When combined with other 737 variants like the 737-9 (4 deliveries) and 737-8-200 (3 deliveries), the 737 family represented over 70% of Boeing’s monthly output.
In contrast, Airbus demonstrated more product diversity. While the A321-200NX led with 19 deliveries (46.3% of Airbus total) and the A320-200N followed with 12 deliveries (29.3%), the European manufacturer also delivered significant numbers of other models including 4 A220-300s and various widebody aircraft.
| Boeing | B737-8 | 24 | 54.5% | 28.2% |
| Airbus | A321-200NX | 19 | 46.3% | 22.4% |
| Airbus | A320-200N | 12 | 29.3% | 14.1% |
| Boeing | B737-9 | 4 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Airbus | A220-300 | 4 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| Boeing | B787-9 | 4 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Boeing | B737-8-200 | 3 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Boeing | B767-2C(KC-46A) | 3 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Airbus | A330-900N | 2 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Boeing | B767-300F | 2 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Boeing | B777-200F | 2 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Boeing | Various | 2 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Airbus | Various | 4 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| Total | 85 | 100% | 100% |
The delivery data reflects the continuing industry preference for single-aisle aircraft, which account for approximately 80% of all February deliveries.
This trend aligns with airlines’ focus on domestic and short-haul international routes as the industry recovery continues.
Boeing’s significant lead in the narrowbody segment can be attributed to its concentrated production of 737 variants, while Airbus maintains a more balanced approach with distributions across its A220, A320, and A321 families.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalMarket Performance for 2025
The February results reinforce Boeing’s early 2025 delivery advantage, building on January’s performance when the American manufacturer delivered 45 aircraft versus Airbus’s 25.
Boeing’s current 23-unit lead represents a significant shift from recent years when Airbus consistently dominated annual delivery figures.
United Airlines (UA) stands out as Boeing’s most significant customer so far in 2025, while Transavia France (TO) and Delta Air Lines (DL) lead Airbus’s customer list.
These delivery patterns suggest continued strong recovery in both North American and European aviation markets with notable growth signals in Asia, particularly with deliveries to Air India Express (IX) and China Eastern Airlines (MU).
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