Boeing Increases 737 Production and Records Strongest First Half Since 2018

The Boeing Company delivered 314 commercial airplanes during the first half of 2026, marking the company's strongest first-half performance since 2018. This total includes 171 jets delivered in the second quarter, consisting of 129 737s and 25 787s. These numbers reflect a steady output climb from 130 deliveries in the first quarter of 2025 and 143 in the first quarter of 2026.

With concurrence from the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing increased its 737 production rate to 47 jets per month, up from 42. The company ended the first quarter with a total backlog of $695 billion, encompassing over 6,100 commercial airplanes.

These delivery figures serve as critical indicators for the company's upcoming second-quarter financial results, scheduled for report on Tuesday, July 28, because Boeing collects the bulk of aircraft purchase prices upon delivery.