Aviation: Commercial Aircraft Deliveries and Orders Update – October 2025


Both Airbus and Boeing are working through significant backlogs, with production stability and long-term slot availability remaining central themes for airlines, lessors and suppliers.

a. 
- Airbus recorded 78 deliveries in September, bringing its year-to-date total to 585 as it progresses towards its 2025 delivery target of 820 aircraft.
- Orders continue to track strongly, with 112 gross orders in September and 722 year-to-date, translating to 625 net orders.
- Airbus closes the month with a backlog of approximately 8,665 aircraft, around 89% narrow-body, representing roughly 10 years of production.
- The global Airbus in-service fleet now stands at around 14,587 aircraft.

b.
- Boeing reported 53 deliveries in September, reaching 493 year-to-date, as it advances towards its 2025 target of 570 deliveries.
- Order activity remains robust, with 15 gross orders in September contributing to 836 gross and 847 net orders year-to-date.
- Boeing’s backlog totals approximately 6,534 aircraft, comprising 73% narrow-body, 25.6% wide-body, and 1.2% freighters, equating to around 11.5 years of production.
- The global Boeing in-service fleet is estimated at about 14,000 aircraft.

c.
- According to multiple industry sources, COMAC C919 has had only 5 deliveries so far in 2025

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The difference between gross orders and deliveries highlights sustained demand: Airbus +137 and Boeing +343 year-to-date.


Combined with deep backlogs and rising fleet renewal requirements, manufacturers continue to face pressure to increase stability across supply chains and industrial systems.

Strong orderbooks, persistent supply chain challenges and multi-year delivery pipelines underline the continued importance of long-term fleet planning for airlines globally.



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