Boeing’s Commercial Aircraft Backlog Hits $612 Billion as Deliveries Rise

October 28, 2026 | By Semahegn Nigatu

Boeing’s commercial aircraft backlog climbed to a record 6,300-plus aircraft valued at $612 billion in the third quarter of 2026, as the US planemaker recorded 161 deliveries and secured 300 net orders, including orders from Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.

The company delivered 161 commercial aircraft in the three months to September 30, compared with 160 a year earlier. Deliveries in the first nine months rose eight percent to 475 aircraft from 440 in the same period of 2025, according to its latest financial results.

Commercial aircraft revenue, however, fell three percent to 10.72 billion US dollars in the third quarter from 11.09 billion US dollars a year earlier. The business recorded an operating loss of 697 million US dollars, narrower than the 5.35 billion US dollars loss reported in the same quarter of 2025, when results were affected by a charge on the 777X programme.

Boeing said the latest quarterly performance reflected a less favourable delivery mix, higher projected costs associated with future production-rate adjustments and increased estimated supply-chain costs.

The 737 programme continued to work towards a stable production rate of 47 aircraft a month. During the quarter, the 737-7 received amended type certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration, while the 737-10 received certification in October. The 787 programme maintained a production rate of eight aircraft a month, and Boeing said the 777-9 remained on track for its first delivery in 2027.

Across the company, third-quarter revenue rose four percent to 24.19 billion US dollars. Boeing recorded a net loss of 116 million US dollars, compared with a loss of 5.34 billion US dollars a year earlier, while operating cash flow increased to 1.5 billion US dollars from 1.12 billion US dollars.

Total company backlog reached a record 745 billion US dollars at the end of September, up from 682.2 billion US dollars at the end of 2025. The commercial aircraft division accounted for 611.8 billion US dollars of that total.

Boeing’s results also reflected stronger performance in its defence and services businesses. Defence, Space and Security revenue rose 15 percent to 7.94 billion US dollars in the quarter, while Global Services revenue increased four percent to 5.57 billion US dollars.

Source: FSX Business News