FI INSIGHT: AIRBUS AND BOEING REPORT JANUARY 2026 COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT ORDERS AND DELIVERIES
WASHINGTON - In January 2026, Boeing delivered 46 commercial aircraft, compared with 19 deliveries for Airbus. Boeing’s delivery performance was driven overwhelmingly by narrowbody activity, with 37 737 aircraft handed over during the month, supplemented by nine widebody deliveries across the 787 and 767 programs. Airbus deliveries were concentrated almost entirely in the narrowbody segment, led by 15 A320neo-family aircraft and three A220s, with just one A350 delivered and no A330 deliveries recorded in the month.
From an orders perspective, Boeing also led in January, booking 107 gross orders versus 49 for Airbus. Boeing’s order intake was entirely driven by narrowbody demand, with 73 737 MAX orders recorded during the month alongside additional widebody orders for the 787 program. Airbus order activity remained focused on the single-aisle segment, led by 48 A320neo-family orders, with only limited widebody demand, including one A330 order and no A350 commitments recorded in January. Overall, early 2026 order activity remained firmly anchored in the narrowbody market, reflecting continued airline prioritization of short- and medium-haul fleet renewal and capacity growth.
Boeing Deliveries
Boeing delivered 46 aircraft in January, consisting of 37 narrowbodies from the 737 program and nine widebodies. The narrowbody total was entirely composed of 737 MAX deliveries, with no 737NG deliveries recorded during the month. On the widebody side, Boeing delivered five 787 aircraft, three 777s, and one 767, reflecting continued but uneven execution across its twin aisle programs at the start of the year. January delivery levels highlight Boeing’s ongoing reliance on the 737 MAX to drive near-term delivery numbers, while widebody output remains modest relative to longer term production targets.
Airbus Deliveries
Airbus delivered 19 aircraft in January, including 18 narrowbodies and one widebody. Narrowbody deliveries consisted of 15 A320neo family aircraft and three A220s, with deliveries concentrated in the A220-300 and A321neo variants. Airbus recorded no A330 deliveries during the month, and widebody activity was limited to a single A350-900 delivery. The low January delivery total reflects the typical early-year reset in delivery activity following a year end surge, rather than a change in underlying production capability or medium-term delivery expectations.
Boeing Orders
Boeing booked 107 gross orders in January, driven primarily by 73 737 MAX commitments. The remainder of the month’s order activity was concentrated in the widebody segment, with 34 orders recorded for the 787 program. A major driver of this widebody demand was Delta Air Lines’ order for 30 787-10 aircraft, which represented one of the most notable widebody transactions of the month. The order also marks a strategic shift for Delta away from an all Airbus widebody pipeline, as the airline’s current in production widebody programs had been previously limited to the A350 and A330neo families.
Airbus Orders
Airbus recorded 49 gross orders in January, with the A320neo family accounting for 48 of the 49 orders. Widebody demand was limited, with a single A330 order booked and no A350 orders recorded during the month. It is not a surprise that the majority of Airbus’s January orders were concentrated on the narrowbody side, as single-aisle backlogs continue to extend while widebody order volumes have come in at a slower pace for the OEM. The concentration of Airbus order activity in the A320neo family also reflects sustained airline demand for high capacity single-aisle aircraft and continued prioritization of narrowbody fleet renewal at the start of 2026.
Backlog
As of January 31st, 2026, Airbus reported a commercial aircraft backlog of 8,777 units. Based on Forecast International’s projected 2026 deliveries of approximately 902 aircraft, Airbus’s current backlog represents roughly 9.7 years of production at the forecasted rate. The backlog remains heavily concentrated in narrowbody aircraft, led by approximately 7,190 A320neo family aircraft and 464 A220s. The widebody backlog stood at roughly 829 A350s and 294 A330s, highlighting the continued imbalance between single aisle and widebody demand in Airbus’s order book.
Boeing’s commercial backlog stood at approximately 6,770 aircraft at the end of January. Using Forecast International’s projected 2026 production level of around 684 aircraft, Boeing’s backlog equates to approximately 9.9 years of production coverage at the forecasted pace. The 737 MAX continues to dominate Boeing’s backlog with roughly 4,887 aircraft outstanding. Boeing’s widebody backlog remains substantial and larger than Airbus. It includes around 1,103 787s, approximately 673 777s, and about 93 767s.
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