TOULOUSE- European plane maker Airbus strengthened its market position in 2024, delivering 766 commercial aircraft across 86 global customers.
The aerospace giant secured 878 new gross orders, expanding its year-end backlog to 8,658 aircraft. Airbus concluded December 2024 with 123 aircraft deliveries to 44 customers and secured 99 new gross orders.
Photo: Clément AlloingAirbus Delivered 766 Aircraft in 2024
The company demonstrated significant growth in its A220 and A320 family deliveries. The A220 family saw an increase to 75 deliveries from 68 in 2023, while A320 family deliveries rose to 602 from 571.
The A330 family maintained steady performance with 32 deliveries, though A350 family deliveries experienced a slight decrease to 57 from 64 in the previous year.
Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer emphasized the company’s strategic achievements, highlighting successful customer acquisitions and notable momentum in widebody orders.
Photo: EurospotThe year marked several milestone deliveries, including the inaugural A321XLR and multiple first-time A330neo and A350 deliveries to global operators.
Photo: Tobias GudatScherer acknowledged the challenging operational environment while commending the collective effort of Airbus teams worldwide. He emphasized the strengthening of customer relationships and growing global partnerships that contributed to the year’s success.
The comprehensive financial results for 2024 will be released on February 20, 2025.
Photo: Clément AlloingTotal Orders
The company’s comprehensive program data reveals substantial achievements across its aircraft families. The single-aisle category leads with 19,980 total orders, while the A350 program has accumulated 1,344 orders. The A330 family maintains a strong position with 1,853 total orders.
Delivery statistics demonstrate Airbus’s production capabilities, with 12,254 single-aisle aircraft completed. The A330 program has delivered 1,623 aircraft, while the A350 family has reached 642 deliveries. Total deliveries across all programs stand at 15,963 aircraft.
Current operational fleet data shows 11,336 single-aisle aircraft in active service. The A330 family maintains 1,473 aircraft in operation, while the A350 fleet comprises 641 active aircraft. The total Airbus fleet in operation reaches 14,126 aircraft.
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Akasa Air 25th Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 Aircraft | Photo: Akasa AirBoeing Struggled in 2024
Boeing’s commercial aircraft deliveries plummeted to 340 jets in 2024, marking a 35.6% decrease from 528 deliveries in 2023. The decline contrasts starkly with Airbus’s performance, which delivered 766 aircraft during the same period.
Production metrics reflect similar challenges, with Boeing completing first flights for 256 aircraft in 2024, down from 425 in 2023. Multiple setbacks impacted these figures, including labor disputes and heightened safety concerns.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers strike concluded in November following contract negotiations, allowing Boeing to resume production across all programs by December 17. However, the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident, involving a door blowout on a 737 MAX, prompted increased quality inspections.
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced permanent enhanced oversight of Boeing’s operations, emphasizing the need for fundamental cultural changes prioritizing safety over profits. The regulatory scrutiny extends to the 777X program, which faces ongoing certification challenges.
The appointment of CEO David Calhoun signals Boeing’s commitment to addressing these operational and cultural issues, generating cautious optimism for recovery in 2025.
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