Commercial Aircraft Order Backlogs & Deliveries
Firm unfilled order books, delivery projections, monthly production rates, and estimated delivery lead times for global commercial aircraft manufacturers.
Order Book & Delivery Key Facts
- Global commercial aircraft order book stands at 15,850 unfilled firm aircraft orders across major manufacturers.
- Airbus holds an order backlog of 8,645 aircraft (54.5% share), led by the A320neo family.
- Boeing maintains an order backlog of 6,210 aircraft (39.2% share), led by the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner.
- Year-to-date deliveries: Airbus has delivered 498 aircraft towards its 770 annual target; Boeing has delivered 292 aircraft.
Annual Delivery Targets & YTD Output
Aircraft Program Backlog & Build Rates
| Aircraft Family | Manufacturer | Unfilled Backlog | Share of Industry | Monthly Build Rate | Production Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320neo Family | Airbus | 7,120 | 58/mo | 8.4 yrs | |
| Boeing 737 MAX | Boeing | 4,830 | 38/mo | 7.2 yrs | |
| Boeing 787 Dreamliner | Boeing | 830 | 5/mo | 6.8 yrs | |
| Airbus A350 XWB | Airbus | 690 | 6/mo | 6.5 yrs | |
| Boeing 777X | Boeing | 510 | 2/mo | EIS 2026 | |
| Airbus A220 | Airbus | 520 | 8/mo | 5.1 yrs | |
| Airbus A330neo | Airbus | 195 | 4/mo | 3.8 yrs | |
| Embraer E-Jets E2 | Embraer | 240 | 5/mo | 4.2 yrs | |
| COMAC C919 | COMAC | 420 | 2/mo | Scaleup |
Frequently Asked Questions About Aircraft Backlogs
Key details regarding OEM order queues, delivery lead times, and factory build rates.
How large is the global commercial aircraft order backlog?
The global commercial aircraft order book stands at over 15,850 unfilled firm aircraft orders across Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and COMAC, representing over a decade of production capacity at current build rates.
Which manufacturer holds the largest commercial aircraft backlog?
Airbus holds the largest commercial aircraft order backlog with over 8,645 unfilled orders, primarily driven by the A321neo and A350 families, followed by Boeing with 6,210 orders.
What is the current delivery lead time for a new narrowbody jetliner?
Due to record order backlogs and supply chain constraints, new orders for Airbus A321neo or Boeing 737 MAX narrowbodies face delivery lead times extending past 2030, encouraging airlines to acquire near-term delivery slots via lessors.
How are monthly production build rates tracked?
Build rates are derived from factory rollouts, first flight ADS-B telemetry, customer acceptance flights at OEM centers (Toulouse, Hamburg, Seattle, Charleston, Mobile), and official manufacturer delivery disclosures.