Boeing faced significant challenges in 2024 as it delivered fewer commercial aircraft compared to its European competitor, Airbus. Data released on Tuesday revealed that Boeing supplied 348 jetliners to customers, a decrease of more than a third from the previous year's output. This number was also less than half of the aircraft delivered by Airbus during the same period.
Deliveries are crucial for plane manufacturers as they represent a significant source of revenue, with buyers typically paying a substantial portion of the purchase price upon order fulfillment. The majority of Boeing's deliveries in 2024 were 737 Max jets, underscoring the model's importance to the company despite the challenges it has faced.
