Boeing Surpasses Airbus in Q1 2026 Deliveries, First Lead Since 2018
Boeing delivered 143 aircraft in Q1 2026, surpassing Airbus for the first time since 2018 as engine shortages hampered A320neo family production.
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Boeing delivered 143 aircraft in Q1 2026, surpassing Airbus for the first time since 2018 as engine shortages hampered A320neo family production.
Boeing's March deliveries fell to 46 aircraft due to a 737 MAX wiring defect, though the company outpaced Airbus for the first quarter of 2026.
Embraer boosted Q1 2026 aircraft deliveries by 47% to 44 units, driven by strong executive jet demand and a rebound in its defense sector.
Boeing is slowing some 737 MAX deliveries after discovering scratched wiring, a manufacturing defect that requires inspection and rework on undelivered jets.
Boeing has paused 737 MAX deliveries to repair damaged wiring on up to 25 aircraft, causing short-term disruptions for airlines awaiting new jets.
Boeing is reworking undelivered 737 MAX aircraft due to a wiring defect, slowing first-quarter deliveries but not affecting its annual production target.