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The Boeing Company develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems. News for BA commonly centers on airline orders and deliveries for the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner families, commercial delivery volumes, backlog trends, and customer fleet modernization programs.
Company updates also cover Boeing defense and space work, including military aircraft programs such as the MQ-25A Stingray, as well as services and training products such as the Virtual Airplane pilot training platform. Earnings releases typically discuss segment performance across Commercial Airplanes, Defense, Space & Security, and Global Services.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted an amended type certificate for the new 737-7, clearing this 737 MAX variant for commercial service and updating Boeing Production Certificate No. 700 to include the model.
The 737-7 is the smallest and longest-range member of the 737 MAX family, typically seating 135–160 passengers in a two-class layout and offering a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles (7,040 km). Boeing reports it delivers about 20% lower fuel use and CO2 emissions and a 50% smaller noise footprint compared to the airplanes it generally replaces.
The multi-year certification program, begun in 2018, included more than 1,000 hours of flight and ground testing, extensive system safety and human factors reviews, and an updated engine anti-ice system. Boeing and launch customer Southwest Airlines are now preparing the first 737-7 deliveries. The 737 MAX family order book stands at over 7,200 airplanes, with more than 2,300 delivered through the end of June 2026.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) has delivered Somon Air's first 737 MAX, a 737-8 leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), marking the first 737 MAX operating in Tajikistan. The jet is the first of two 737-8s and will support Somon Air's fleet renewal and network expansion.
The 737-8 can carry up to 210 passengers with a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km) and is expected to cut fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% versus the aircraft it replaces. Boeing previously announced Somon Air's commitment to purchase up to 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $24.6 billion, up 8% year over year, driven primarily by 171 commercial airplane deliveries. The company posted a GAAP loss per share of ($0.67) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($0.76), with GAAP earnings from operations of $156 million.
Boeing generated operating cash flow of $1.4 billion and free cash flow (non-GAAP) of $0.6 billion. Total backlog reached a record $715 billion, including over 6,200 commercial airplanes. Commercial Airplanes revenue was $11.8 billion with an operating margin of (2.7)%, Defense, Space & Security revenue was $7.5 billion with a (0.2)% margin including $280 million of VC‑25B losses, and Global Services revenue was $5.3 billion with an 18.1% margin. Cash and marketable securities totaled $20.0 billion and consolidated debt was $45.9 billion.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and AerCap (NYSE: AER) announced that AerCap, already the leasing industry's largest 787 Dreamliner customer, ordered 15 additional 787-9 jets, bringing its 787 portfolio to about 140 airplanes. The agreement, disclosed at Farnborough, includes substitution rights allowing AerCap to switch to the larger 787-10 variant.
According to AerCap and Boeing, the deal supports airline customers seeking modern, fuel-efficient widebody aircraft, with the 787-10 offering around 50 more seats than the 787-9 and up to 25% lower fuel use and emissions versus the airplanes it replaces.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced that Luxair has converted two existing options for the 737-10 into firm orders and added options for two more 737-10s. This follows Luxair’s 2024 order for two 737-10s and will ultimately give the airline a 12-jet 737 fleet, comprising eight 737-8s and four 737-10s.
According to Boeing, the 737-8 and 737-10 are expected to use 20% less fuel and emit 20% less CO₂ than the aircraft they replace, with each new-generation 737 potentially saving up to 8 million pounds of CO₂ annually, while offering higher capacity and lower cost per seat.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced that Uganda Airlines has placed its first Boeing order, committing to purchase four 737-8 and four 787-9 aircraft to renew and expand its fleet. The deal was unveiled on July 21, 2026 at Farnborough in the United Kingdom.
According to Boeing and Uganda Airlines, the 737-8 will serve intra-Africa routes and flights to the Middle East and India, while the 787-9 will support long-haul routes to the Middle East, Asia and Europe. The combined fleet is expected to enable broader network growth while reducing fuel use by an estimated 20–25% compared with the aircraft they replace.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and MSC Air Cargo announced at Farnborough, United Kingdom, on July 21, 2026, that MSC Air Cargo has purchased five 777-8 Freighters, its first order for this new model, to expand its all-Boeing freighter fleet.
The 777-8 Freighter, part of the 777X family, is described as offering high payload with lower fuel use, emissions and operating cost per tonne. According to Boeing, more than 80 orders have now been booked for the 777-8 Freighter, and MSC Air Cargo is the third Europe-based air cargo operator to order the aircraft.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Philippine Airlines announced that the flag carrier has committed to order up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets. Once finalized, the agreement will cover 15 787-10 airplanes with an option to purchase five additional units, supporting Philippine Airlines' fleet modernization and expansion.
The 787-10 is expected to complement PAL's 10 777 jets on medium- and long-haul routes. According to Boeing, the 787 family delivers about 25% less fuel use than the airplanes it typically replaces and can carry 300–375 passengers up to 13,890 km (7,500 nm).
Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced that SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered 100 737 MAX airplanes at Farnborough, comprising 60 737-10 and 40 737-8 jets. The 737-10 purchase is SMBC Aviation Capital's first order for the highest-capacity 737 MAX variant and is described as the single largest 737-10 order by a lessor.
According to Boeing, this agreement lifts SMBC Aviation Capital's owned, managed and committed 737 MAX portfolio to 450 jets. Boeing highlights the 737-10's per-seat economics, capacity of up to 230 passengers, and 3,100-nautical-mile range, and notes that lessors have ordered more than 1,450 737 MAX jets, about 20% of the program's backlog.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Riyadh Air announced that the Saudi carrier will exercise options for 28 additional 787 Dreamliner jets from its 2023 order and convert 20 options to the larger 787-10 variant. The announcement includes a previously unidentified purchase of 11 widebody jets. Once the remaining 17 airplanes are finalized, Riyadh Air’s firm 787 order will total 67 aircraft.
Riyadh Air already operates six 787-9s serving six cities and plans to operate to over 100 global destinations by 2030. According to Riyadh Air, the fleet expansion is expected to support Saudi Vision 2030, including job creation and non-oil GDP growth.