Boeing Reports 161 Commercial Aircraft Deliveries in Third Quarter
Boeing delivered 161 commercial aircraft in the third quarter of 2026, including 124 737s, and reported 33 defense, space and security deliveries. The company said the figures are preliminary pending its quarterly financial results.
Boeing Company (NYSE: BA ) delivered 161 commercial aircraft in the third quarter of 2026, bringing its total deliveries for the first nine months of the year to 475. The aerospace giant announced Tuesday that its 737 aircraft accounted for the bulk of commercial deliveries. The company also reported 33 deliveries across its defense, space and security programs. Boeing 737 Leads Commercial Aircraft Deliveries Boeing delivered 124 737 aircraft during the July-September quarter, bringing year-to-date deliveries for the program to 367.
The company also delivered 22 787 Dreamliners, 10 767 aircraft and five 777 jets. For the first nine months of 2026, Boeing delivered 62 787 aircraft, 26 767 jets and 20 777 aircraft. The 737 program accounted for about 77% of Boeing's commercial aircraft deliveries during the third quarter. Defense And Space Deliveries Reach 33 Units Boeing's defense, space and security division reported 33 deliveries during the quarter, bringing its year-to-date total to 98.
The company delivered 15 AH-64 Apache helicopters, including 12 remanufactured units and three new aircraft. It also delivered seven KC-46 tankers, three CH-47 Chinook helicopters, two F-15 fighters and two F/A-18 aircraft. Additionally, Boeing delivered one MH-139 helicopter and three commercial and civil satellites. The company reported no P-8 aircraft deliveries during the quarter.
Boeing said the figures remain preliminary until it releases its quarterly financial results. The delivery update provides investors with a snapshot of aircraft output ahead of Boeing's earnings report, when the company will provide further details on its financial performance. See More: Top Value Stocks Earnings And Analyst Outlook Boeing is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings Oct. 27.
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