Boeing delivered 51 aircraft in August, marking a slight decline from the previous month and falling below the 57 jets handed over during the same period last year.
The drop was mainly driven by fewer 787 Dreamliner deliveries, although the company said the slowdown was not linked to production, certification or supply chain problems.
Boeing 787 Deliveries Fall in August
Boeing delivered just four 787 Dreamliners during August, compared with nine in August 2025.
That brought the company’s total 787 deliveries for 2026 to 54 aircraft through the end of August.
Despite the slower monthly pace, Boeing continues to expect between 90 and 100 Dreamliner deliveries by the end of the year.
Increasing production and deliveries of the 787 remains an important part of Boeing’s broader financial recovery. The wide-body aircraft is one of the company’s most valuable commercial jet programs.
737 MAX Remains Boeing’s Main Delivery Driver
The 737 MAX continued to account for most of Boeing’s aircraft deliveries during August.
The company handed over 41 737 MAX jets during the month, reinforcing the narrow-body aircraft’s position as Boeing’s best-selling commercial plane.
Southwest Airlines received nine 737 MAX aircraft, while United Airlines took delivery of eight.
Aircraft leasing company AerCap received another five jets.
The strong 737 MAX delivery pace helped offset the weaker performance in Boeing’s 787 program.
Boeing Deliveries Reach Highest Level Since 2018
Through the first eight months of 2026, Boeing delivered a total of 418 aircraft.
That represents the company’s strongest delivery performance for the January-to-August period since 2018.
During the same period in 2018, Boeing delivered 481 jets.
The latest figures highlight Boeing’s continued efforts to increase production and improve aircraft handovers as the company works to strengthen its financial position.
Airbus Delivers More Aircraft in August
Boeing’s main European rival, Airbus, delivered 57 aircraft during August.
Airbus also recorded 67 new orders during the month.
The figures put Airbus slightly ahead of Boeing in monthly aircraft deliveries, although both manufacturers continue to benefit from strong global demand for commercial jets.
Boeing Books New 737 MAX and 787 Orders
Boeing also secured 15 new aircraft orders in August.
These included two orders for the 737 MAX and 13 orders for the 787 Dreamliner.
All 15 aircraft were ordered by unidentified customers.
Importantly, Boeing reported no order cancellations during the month.
Through August, the company had recorded 453 net aircraft orders in 2026 after accounting for cancellations.
Boeing Focuses on Production Growth
Boeing’s August delivery numbers show mixed momentum across its commercial aircraft business.
While 787 Dreamliner deliveries weakened during the month, strong 737 MAX handovers helped keep overall aircraft deliveries at relatively high levels.
The company’s 418 deliveries through August also represent its strongest performance at this stage of the year since 2018.
Looking ahead, increasing 787 production will remain particularly important as Boeing works toward its full-year delivery target and continues its broader financial turnaround.
