What Happened
Aircraft Manufacturers See Shifts in Delivery and Order Activity
Airbus and Boeing reported their September 2026 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries, with both manufacturers experiencing shifts in activity. Airbus delivered 72 commercial jets, driven by its narrowbody lineup, while Boeing delivered 57 aircraft, including 43 737 MAXs. Boeing secured 165 new gross orders, largely driven by 737 MAX demand, whereas Airbus recorded 17 gross orders, all for the A320neo family. As of September 30th, Airbus holds a substantial sales lead for 2026 with 1,174 gross orders, compared to Boeing’s 663 aircraft. This data was first reported by Forecast International.