Ett Boeing 737 Max 7-flygplan flyger över berg i kvällsljus.

During the first seven months of the year, Boeing delivered a total of 367 commercial aircraft, around 12 per cent more than during the corresponding period in 2025.

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Boeing delivered fewer aircraft than Airbus in July

Boeing delivered 53 commercial aircraft in July, five more than in the same month last year but 11 fewer than in June. This put the US aircraft manufacturer behind European Airbus, which delivered 67 aircraft during the month.

Camilla Jonsson Camilla Jonsson

Published 12 August 2026 - 06:45 Modified 12 August 2026 - 08:18

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