Boeing Reports Progress on Aircraft Deliveries and Orders in First Quarter

Boeing stated that it is making progress on delivering long-delayed aircraft, including the Max 7 and 10 models, which the company expects to introduce to the market next year. The twin-engine 777X, designed for long-haul flights, is also scheduled for deliveries next year following completion of its certification process.

In March, the FAA approved Boeing to begin the fourth phase of a five-phase certification process for the 777X.

commercial unit recorded 140 net orders in the first quarter of 2026, raising its backlog to $576 billion from $567 billion at the end of 2025. This backlog includes over 6,100 planes. Ortberg stated during an interview with CNBC's Phil LeBeau that no Middle East-based airlines have requested to delay orders due to ongoing regional disruptions.

He added that some customers outside the Middle East have inquired about advancing their positions in the order queue.

anticipates increasing production of 737 Max jets to 47 per month from the current rate of 42, pending FAA approval expected this summer. The FAA has limited production since January 2024 following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines door plug. Ortberg reported positive feedback on quality since the production rate reached 42 planes per month in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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defense and space segment reported a 21% year-over-year revenue increase to $7.6 billion in the first quarter. On April 1, Boeing and the Pentagon announced a seven-year agreement to boost production of PAC-3 seekers for missiles. Analysts at Jefferies estimated that revenue from these seekers could rise to $1.8 billion over the deal's duration, compared to about $600 million currently.

Ortberg expressed confidence in potential significant orders from Chinese carriers, noting the lack of such orders in recent years. This follows expectations around a planned mid-May meeting between President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping.