Boeing’s crisis in commercial aviation continued to deepen in May, with lower-than-expected deliveries and poor orders.
The planemaker managed to deliver 24 aircraft last month, the same number as in April, but less than half of the total for May 2023 (when it delivered 50 jets).
Despite this, 19 737 MAX were sent to customers, three more than in April, but 16 less than in the same month of 2023.
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In 2024, Boeing delivered 131 commercial jets, 36.4% less than from January to May 2023 (206 aircraft).
The 737 MAX accounts for 77% of deliveries and has accumulated a year-to-date decline of 38%. The 787 widebodies are also not faring well, with just 19 deliveries or 24% of last year.
In percentage terms, however, the biggest drop is in freighters, with only six jets delivered compared to 14 in 2023 (-57%). Only military aircraft derived from civilian models grew, from four to five aircraft.
Amid great scrutiny from aviation authorities, Boeing cannot yet resume a higher rate of production until it can prove that it has corrected the flaws that led to several quality and safety problems.
Poor orders
Commercial aircraft sales also disappointed, with only one contract closed. Taiwan’s Eva Air has acquired four 787-10 Dreamliners.
Despite this, there is hope for further announcements in the coming months, with the Farnborough Airshow taking place at the end of July.
Boeing shares fell 2.43% on Tuesday following the release of May results.
