Boeing’s jet deliveries rebounded in December following a labor strike that disrupted production last fall. However, the company’s annual deliveries in 2024 fell to their lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company delivered 348 commercial jets last year, down from 528 in 2023. New orders also declined significantly in 2024 compared to the prior year. Boeing recorded 569 gross orders and 377 net orders after accounting for cancellations and conversions.
Deliveries increased in December compared to the previous two months, with 30 jets delivered, including 17 737 MAX and nine 787s. For the full year, Boeing delivered 265 737s, 51 787s, 18 767s, and 14 777s.
Boeing’s order book also took a significant hit in 2024. Gross orders plummeted from 1,456 in 2023 to 569, and net orders dropped from 1,314 to 377. After accounting adjustments, Boeing recorded 317 net orders last year. In December, the company received 142 gross orders, including significant orders from flydubai and Pegasus Airlines. However, Boeing also canceled 135 orders from Jet Airways following the Indian airline’s liquidation.
Boeing ended the year with 6,245 unfilled orders and an adjusted backlog of 5,595 orders.
