Seattle, October 14 – Boeing reported its highest monthly jet deliveries of 2026 in September, with 57 aircraft handed over, rising from 51 in August and 55 a year earlier. This uptick aligns with efforts to ramp up production of the best-selling 737 MAX narrow-body, central to commercial aviation. The planemaker advances toward higher, more consistent output rates amid strong aerospace demand.
Turkish Airlines ordered 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets, pushing total new orders to 165 for the month. Boeing outpaced Airbus, which booked only 17 orders even as Airbus delivered 72 jets. Additional orders included 20 737 MAX for Lufthansa and freighters for Ethiopian Airlines, bolstering the commercial jet backlog.
Deliveries included 43 737 MAX jets, eight 787s, two 777 freighters, and four 767s, with three for KC-46 conversion. Through September, Boeing delivered 475 jets year-to-date, up 8 percent, featuring a record 363 737 MAX models. These Boeing aircraft deliveries reflect progress across narrow-body and wide-body programs.
Boeing aims for a steady 47 jets per month on the 737 MAX, though this has taken longer than expected, per CEO Kelly Ortberg. September performance with a backlog of 6,371 aircraft supports improved cash flow despite trailing Airbus. Sustained production gains remain key for future commercial handovers.