Boeing delivers 53 aircraft in July

Dhaka: Boeing delivered 53 commercial aircraft in July, down 17 percent from its record monthly total of 64 in June but 10 percent higher than the 48 aircraft delivered in the same month last year.

The latest figures brought Boeing’s deliveries for the first seven months of 2026 to 367, up nearly 12 percent from 328 during the same period in 2025.

The 737 MAX accounted for the largest share of July deliveries, with 39 aircraft handed over, including 32 MAX 8s and seven MAX 9s. United Airlines received 10 of the aircraft.

Boeing also delivered 10 787 Dreamliners, three 767s and one 777 freighter. Widebody deliveries fell to 14 from 21 in June, contributing significantly to the monthly decline.

The company’s improved performance comes as it increases production of the 737 MAX. Boeing recently received approval to raise output from 42 to 47 aircraft per month and plans to reach 52 monthly units in early 2027.

Despite the improvement, Boeing remains behind Airbus. The European manufacturer delivered 67 aircraft in July, taking its 2026 total to 418, compared with Boeing’s 367.

Boeing’s stronger deliveries also contributed to positive free cash flow of $631 million in the second quarter, its first positive quarterly result on that measure since 2023.