Boeing sees lowest level of 737 MAX deliveries in April after US-China crisis
The tariff war between the United States and China hindered Boeing’s recovery in deliveries in April, which ended the month with 45 aircraft shipped to customers.
The 737 MAX, its workhorse, had 29 aircraft delivered, the lowest level of the year. But it could have been different if Chinese airlines had not returned some jets at the request of Xi Jinping’s government.
Last month, only two aircraft were delivered in China, a 737 MAX to China Southern Airlines and a 777F freighter to CES Leasing Corporation. So far this year, Boeing has delivered 20 aircraft in the country.
In addition to the 737 MAX, Boeing delivered eight 787 Dreamliners, the highest volume of the year, as well as six freighters (four 777Fs and two 767Fs) and two military aircraft, a P-8A Poseidon (737-800A) and a KC-46A Pegasus (767-2C).
Between January and April, 175 commercial aircraft were delivered, an increase of 64% compared to 2024 (107 aircraft).
If it was hurt by the trade war, Boeing could recover in May or June since the US and China have reached a 90-day truce. The Chinese government has also given the green light for Chinese carriers to receive American aircraft again.
Deliveries by model in 2025
- 737 MAX: 133 aircraft
- 787-8: 1 aircraft
- 787-9: 16 aircraft
- 787-10: 4 aircraft
- 767-300F: 4 aircraft
- 777F: 11 aircraft
- 737-800A (P-8): 2 aircraft
- 767-2C (KC-46): 4 aircraft
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