Boeing sold 82 aircraft in February and recorded 51 concerts, marking for the first time since November 2019 that monthly sales exceeded breakout orders.
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to put pressure on new aircraft sales as airlines are largely trying to save money where they can. Some carriers, however, are beginning to prepare to meet travel demand by purchasing new aircraft.
Boeing’s February sales included 25 Boeing 737 Max aircraft to United Airlines and 27 KC-46 tankers. The Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer made 51 stops, including 32 Max planes. Singapore Airlines replaced an order for 19 787-10 Dreamliners with one for 11 jets 77 77XX, Boeing’s new long-haul aircraft. The company expects a dual-axis, long-range jet to enter commercial service by the end of 2023.
Boeing now has a reserve of 4,041 aircraft.
Boeing delivered 22 flights last month, including 18 73 737 Max aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration in November cleared the flight of the jets again after a 20-month base that followed two fatal crashes. Most other flight controllers have followed suit, allowing Boeing to deliver of the more than 3,000 Max aircraft it has had on backorder.