Boeing delivers 160 commercial aircraft in third quarter

ARLINGTON - Boeing Co (NYSE:BA), the $163 billion aerospace giant whose stock has surged over 35% in the past six months, delivered 160 commercial aircraft in the third quarter of 2025, with 121 of its 737 models making up the majority of shipments, according to a company press release issued Tuesday.

The aircraft manufacturer reported total commercial deliveries reached 440 for the year through September, including 330 of its 737 jets, 61 of its 787 Dreamliners, 29 of its 777 models, and 20 of its 767 aircraft. With annual revenue of $75.3 billion, Boeing is targeting 30% revenue growth in fiscal year 2025, according to InvestingPro data. Investors anticipating Boeing’s next earnings report on October 29 can access comprehensive analysis and additional insights through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports.

In its defense division, Boeing completed 32 major program deliveries during the quarter, including eight new AH-64 Apache helicopters, seven remanufactured Apaches, and four KC-46 tankers. Year-to-date defense deliveries totaled 94 units across various military platforms.

The quarterly figures show Boeing delivered 24 of its wide-body 787 Dreamliner jets between July and September, along with nine 777 aircraft and six 767 models.

Other defense deliveries in the quarter included three F-15 fighter jets, three F/A-18 models, two CH-47 Chinook renewals, one MH-139 helicopter, two P-8 surveillance aircraft, and two commercial and civil satellites.

Boeing noted in its statement that delivery information is not considered final until the company issues its quarterly financial results.

In other recent news, Boeing has been awarded contracts worth approximately $2.7 billion to produce Patriot Advanced Capability-3 seekers. These contracts will see Boeing deliver over 3,000 units as a subcontractor to Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Army, with production rates reaching up to 750 units annually through 2030. Additionally, Boeing is set to gain European Union antitrust approval for its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, though it will need to implement certain remedies to address regulatory concerns. In a strategic move, Boeing has teamed up with Leonardo to bid for the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next contractor-operated service contract. This collaboration aims to leverage Boeing’s expertise in Army training with Leonardo’s AW119T helicopter. Furthermore, Boeing has completed the aerospace industry’s first parts shipment using a digital airworthiness certificate, enhancing supply chain security. Meanwhile, Turkish Airlines is considering switching its Boeing 737 MAX order to Airbus if negotiations with engine supplier CFM do not reach a satisfactory agreement.

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