Key Facts

  • Multi-year commercial aircraft delivery race comparing Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer from 2020 through 2026.
  • Airbus has maintained the global volume lead since 2019, propelled by the high-rate A320neo and A321neo program.
  • Boeing narrowbody deliveries center on the 737 MAX production ramp at Renton alongside 787 output at Charleston.
  • Embraer dominates the 70 to 146 seat regional market with E-Jets E2 deliveries to carriers worldwide.
Airbus Commercial 775 Jets 2026 Estimated Run Rate
Boeing Commercial 440 Jets 2026 Estimated Run Rate
Embraer Commercial 78 Jets 2026 Estimated Run Rate

Annual Delivery Comparison (2020 to 2026)

Historical verified customer handovers and annual market share percentages.

Year Airbus Deliveries Boeing Deliveries Embraer Deliveries Total Deliveries Market Split (Airbus / Boeing / Embraer) Status
2026 775 440 78 1,293 Active Run Rate
2025 766 348 73 1,187 Final Verified
2024 735 396 64 1,195 Final Verified
2023 735 528 64 1,327 Final Verified
2022 661 480 57 1,198 Final Verified
2021 611 340 48 999 Final Verified
2020 566 157 44 767 Final Verified

Deliveries by Aircraft Program & Family

Estimated annual production output across leading commercial jet families.

Aircraft Family Manufacturer Market Segment Annual Delivery Estimate Global Fleet Share
Airbus A320neo / A321neo Airbus Single-Aisle Narrowbody 570 to 600 46.0%
Boeing 737 MAX (7/8/9/10) Boeing Single-Aisle Narrowbody 320 to 350 26.5%
Boeing 787 Dreamliner (8/9/10) Boeing Widebody Twin-Aisle 70 to 85 6.2%
Airbus A350 (900/1000/F) Airbus Widebody Twin-Aisle 65 to 75 5.8%
Airbus A220 (100/300) Airbus Small Narrowbody 65 to 75 5.8%
Embraer E-Jets E2 (E190/E195) Embraer Regional Jet 45 to 55 4.0%
Airbus A330neo (800/900) Airbus Widebody Twin-Aisle 30 to 35 2.6%
Boeing 777F / 777-9 Boeing Heavy Widebody / Freighter 20 to 25 1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How are commercial aircraft deliveries counted and verified?

A delivery is verified when ownership title transfers from the manufacturer to the airline or lessor, validated by civil registration reassignment and the departure of the customer delivery flight from the OEM final assembly facility.

Why has Airbus maintained the commercial delivery lead in recent years?

Airbus operates four decentralized A320 assembly sites across Toulouse, Hamburg, Mobile, and Tianjin, producing up to 60 single-aisle jets per month. The A321neo and long-range A321XLR variants represent over 60% of total single-aisle deliveries.

Where are Boeing commercial aircraft built and delivered?

The Boeing 737 MAX is assembled in Renton, Washington and delivered from Boeing Field (KBFI) in Seattle. The 787 Dreamliner is built and delivered exclusively at Charleston International Airport (KCHS) in North Carolina, while the 777F and KC-46 are assembled at Paine Field (KPAE) in Everett.

What role does Embraer play in the annual delivery race?

Embraer is the world third-largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, dominating the regional crossover segment with its E190-E2 and E195-E2 assembled in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, delivering between 60 and 80 aircraft per year.