Boeing is showing strong signs of recovery in its commercial aircraft division, delivering 60 airplanes in June its highest monthly total since December 2023. This resurgence comes as the company continues to ramp up production of its 737 Max jets following a series of setbacks and quality control issues that had severely hampered output.
Of the 60 planes delivered in June, 42 were 737 Max aircraft, delivered to major U.S. carriers such as Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines. The monthly delivery milestone marks a turning point for the aerospace giant, which has been working to restore confidence in its manufacturing processes after a midair blowout involving a door plug on a 737 Max 9 in January 2024.
That incident triggered another wave of scrutiny from regulators and slowed production, forcing Boeing to reassess its quality assurance protocols and stabilize its production lines. Since then, the company has made considerable strides under the leadership of CEO Kelly Ortberg, who assumed the top role in August last year. Ortberg has consistently emphasized improvements in output and quality, and June’s performance appears to reflect that progress.
In the second quarter of 2025, Boeing delivered a total of 150 aircraft—its best Q2 performance since 2018. That year was also the last time Boeing recorded an annual profit before the Max line was grounded following two tragic crashes just five months apart. The grounding led to a prolonged crisis that gave rival Airbus a significant edge in the commercial aviation market.
To date, Boeing’s production of the 737 Max has been capped at 38 units per month due to restrictions imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the wake of the door plug incident. Ortberg has expressed confidence that the company can safely and efficiently scale production to 42 aircraft per month, pending FAA approval.
Beyond deliveries, Boeing also reported strong new order activity in June. The manufacturer booked 116 gross aircraft orders and ended the month with 70 net orders after accounting for cancellations and adjustments. These adjustments often stem from factors such as financial instability among airline customers or contractual changes.
As of June 30, Boeing’s backlog stood at 5,953 aircraft a robust figure that signals long-term demand and suggests airlines remain committed to modernizing and expanding their fleets, particularly with fuel-efficient models like the 737 Max.
Looking ahead, Boeing is scheduled to release its second-quarter financial results on July 29. Investors are expected to focus on Ortberg’s strategic roadmap for increasing production capacity, improving margins, and restoring profitability. The performance in Q2 sets a hopeful tone for the rest of the year, though the company still faces a long road to fully recover its market position.
