Boeing delivered 51 commercial aircraft in February 2026, marking the company’s strongest February performance since 2018 and highlighting continued recovery in production and deliveries. The February figure represented an increase on the 45 aircraft delivered in January, bringing Boeing’s total deliveries for the year to date to 97 aircraft.
The majority of deliveries during the month came from Boeing’s single-aisle programme. The manufacturer handed over 43 examples of the 737 MAX, which continues to account for the bulk of Boeing’s commercial aircraft output. The remaining deliveries included three 787-9 Dreamliners, two 777 freighters, two 767-300F freighters and one KC-46A tanker. Narrowbody aircraft therefore remained the backbone of Boeing’s delivery activity during the month.
A wide range of airlines and leasing companies took delivery of aircraft during February. United Airlines was the largest recipient, taking 11 737 MAX aircraft as well as a 787-9. Other customers receiving 737 MAX aircraft included Ryanair, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, GOL, Virgin Australia, WestJet and Ethiopian Airlines. Leasing companies such as AerCap, Air Lease Corporation and Aviation Capital Group also accepted several aircraft deliveries. Widebody deliveries included 787-9 aircraft for Lufthansa, Scoot and United Airlines, while Qatar Airways and Chinese lessor CES Leasing each received a 777 freighter.
In terms of new business, Boeing recorded 15 gross aircraft orders during February. These included five 787-9 Dreamliners for Air Astana and two 787-9s for WestJet. Additional orders comprised seven 737 MAX aircraft and one further 787-9 for undisclosed customers.
Year-to-date performance
Across the first two months of 2026, Boeing has delivered a total of 97 commercial aircraft. January deliveries totalled 45 aircraft, meaning February saw a modest increase in output as the year progressed.
Order activity during the opening months of the year has also been strong. Boeing recorded 107 gross orders in January followed by 15 in February, bringing the year-to-date total to 122 gross orders. After cancellations, net orders for the period stand at 118 aircraft.
The company continues to rely heavily on the 737 MAX programme to drive delivery volumes and support its broader recovery following production and supply chain challenges in recent years. With demand for single-aisle aircraft remaining strong among airlines worldwide, Boeing is expected to continue increasing production rates throughout 2026 as it works through its substantial order backlog.