Boeing Delivers 45 Aircraft, Surpasses Airbus in January 2025

Boeing outperformed Airbus in commercial aircraft deliveries for January 2025, marking a significant shift in the industry’s delivery dynamics.

The American manufacturer delivered 45 aircraft compared to Airbus’s 25, representing Boeing’s first monthly delivery advantage since March 2023, ch-aviation reported.

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Boeing vs Airbus: January 2025 Delivery

The January 2025 delivery data reveals Boeing’s strong performance in the narrow-body segment, particularly with the 737-8 model accounting for 34 deliveries.

United Airlines (UA) demonstrated its fleet expansion commitment by accepting 8 Boeing aircraft in January 2025, representing the highest number of deliveries to a single operator.

Southwest Airlines’ (WN) acquisition of 5 aircraft reinforces its position as a major Boeing 737 operator.

Airbus’s deliveries were led by the A321-200NX variant, with 11 units delivered to various operators.

In the Airbus portfolio, the equal distribution of 3 aircraft each to China Southern Airlines (CZ), China Eastern Airlines (MU), and IndiGo (6E) highlights the significant role of Asian carriers in Airbus’s delivery strategy.

Notable smaller-scale deliveries included JetBlue Airways (B6) and United Airlines (UA) receiving 2 Airbus aircraft each, while Jetstar Airways (JQ) received 1 unit, indicating a balanced delivery approach across different market segments.

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Aircraft Variant Analysis

The delivery patterns reveal clear preferences in aircraft types and manufacturer strategies.

Boeing’s 737-8 dominated the month with 34 deliveries, excluding the specialized 737-8-200 variant, which saw 3 separate deliveries.

This concentration on the 737-8 reflects market confidence in the aircraft despite previous challenges.

Airbus’s delivery mix showed greater diversification, with the A321-200NX leading at 11 deliveries, followed by 7 A320-200N aircraft.

The presence of widebody deliveries, including the A350-1000 and A350-900 (1 each), demonstrates continued demand for larger aircraft, albeit at a slower pace.

The delivery of 3 787-9 aircraft indicates steady progress in Boeing’s widebody program.

Photo: By North Charleston from North Charleston, SC, United States – Boeing 787-10 rollout with President Trump, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=56699425

Regional Market Impact

The January 2025 deliveries reflect distinct regional trends in commercial aviation. North American carriers, led by United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, dominated Boeing’s delivery list, indicating strong domestic market recovery and fleet modernization initiatives in this region.

Asian operators, particularly Chinese airlines and India’s IndiGo, showed significant activity in Airbus deliveries, underscoring the region’s growing aviation market and capacity expansion.

The presence of European carriers like Norwegian Air Sweden AOC (2 Boeing aircraft) suggests continued fleet renewal in mature markets.

Malaysian Airlines’ receipt of 3 Boeing aircraft points to ongoing fleet modernization efforts in Southeast Asia, while Aeroméxico’s 2 deliveries represent continued growth in Latin American aviation markets.

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