Airbus Surpasses Boeing in June 2025 Deliveries by a Slim Margin
In June 2025, Airbus and Boeing both showcased impressive aircraft delivery figures. Airbus edged out its American competitor by delivering 63 aircraft, slightly ahead of Boeing’s 60. These deliveries spanned several major airlines worldwide, including JetSMART in Santiago, JetBlue Airways in New York, and Southwest Airlines in Dallas.
This performance underlines the sustained demand for aircraft from both manufacturers, even as their market strategies differ.
Airbus vs. Boeing: June 2025 Deliveries
Airbus maintained its lead in June 2025 by delivering 63 aircraft, compared to Boeing’s 60 units—only a three-unit difference.
Year-to-date totals reveal a similar trend, with Airbus at 307 aircraft delivered and Boeing at 280. Monthly results fluctuated, showing Airbus peak at 71 deliveries in March, while Boeing reached 63 in June, indicating seasonal production and demand variations.
Key airlines drove these numbers; for Airbus, JetSMART, JetBlue, Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines, and Delta Air Lines each received three aircraft. Transavia France took two.
| Operator | Aircraft Delivered | % of Airbus Total | Primary Aircraft Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetSMART | 3 | 4.76% | A320 Family |
| JetBlue Airways | 3 | 4.76% | A321-200NX |
| Air Canada | 3 | 4.76% | A220-300 |
| China Eastern | 3 | 4.76% | A320-200N |
| Delta Airlines | 3 | 4.76% | A321-200NX |
| Transavia France | 2 | 3.17% | A320-200N |
For Boeing, Southwest Airlines led with 10 deliveries, followed by United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Boeing Defense, each receiving three. T’way Air and Singapore Airlines each got two aircraft.
| Operator | Aircraft Delivered | % of Boeing Total | Primary Aircraft Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 10 | 16.67% | B737-8 |
| United Airlines | 3 | 5.00% | B737-8 / B787-9 |
| Alaska Airlines | 3 | 5.00% | B737-8 |
| Boeing Defense | 3 | 5.00% | B777-200F / B767-2C |
| T’way Air | 2 | 3.33% | B737-8 |
| Singapore Airlines | 2 | 3.33% | B787-10 |
Aircraft Variant Overview
June witnessed the Boeing 737-8 leading the delivery charts with 37 units, underscoring Boeing’s strategic focus on its top-selling narrowbody model. Airbus’s standout was the A321-200NX, with 21 deliveries.
| Aircraft Variant | Manufacturer | Units Delivered | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| B737-8 | Boeing | 37 | Narrowbody |
| A321-200NX | Airbus | 21 | Narrowbody |
| A320-200N | Airbus | 20 | Narrowbody |
| A220-300 | Airbus | 12 | Narrowbody |
| B787-9 | Boeing | 6 | Widebody |
| A350-900 | Airbus | 5 | Widebody |
| B777-200F | Boeing | 4 | Freighter |
| B737-8-200 | Boeing | 3 | Narrowbody |
| B767-2C | Boeing | 3 | Military Tanker |
| B787-10 | Boeing | 3 | Widebody |
| A321-200NY (XLR) | Airbus | 2 | Long-Range Narrowbody |
| A330-900N | Airbus | 2 | Widebody |
| B737-9 | Boeing | 2 | Narrowbody |
| B767-300F | Boeing | 1 | Freighter |
| A330-200 (MRTT) | Airbus | 1 | Military Tanker |
This data reflects a robust global interest in narrowbody aircraft, while both manufacturers maintain moderate output for widebody and freighter models.
2025 Market Insights
With a total of 307 aircraft delivered so far in 2025, Airbus is leading the race against Boeing, which has delivered 280. The June figures reinforce this trend with Airbus at 63 and Boeing at 60.
The demand for efficient, single-aisle aircraft such as the A321-200NX and B737-8 highlights a growing market need, particularly from major operators like Southwest Airlines and JetSMART.
This ongoing performance suggests that Airbus holds a slight competitive edge, propelled by a varied range of aircraft and a broad operator base. In contrast, Boeing’s focused strategy on the B737-8 may limit its overall output compared to Airbus’s broader lineup.
