Boeing sold 82 aircraft in February and recorded 51 cancellations, marking the first time since November 2019 that monthly sales exceeded canceled orders.
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to weigh on new aircraft sales, as airlines are largely trying to save cash wherever they can. However, some carriers are beginning to prepare for a recovery in travel demand by buying new aircraft.
February Boeing sales included 25 Boeing 737 Max aircraft to United Airlines and 27 KC-46 oil tanks. The Chicago aircraft manufacturer recorded 51 cancellations, including 32 Max aircraft. Singapore Airlines replaced an order for 19 787-10 Dreamliners with one for 11 777X aircraft, Boeing’s new delayed aircraft. The company expects that double-range and long-range aircraft to enter commercial service at the end of 2023.
Boeing’s delay book now stands at 4,041 planes.
Boeing delivered 22 aircraft last month, including 18,737 Max aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration eliminated the planes in November to fly again after a 20-month grounding that followed two fatal accidents. Most other aviation regulators followed suit, allowing Boeing to resume deliveries of the more than 3,000 Max aircraft it had in command.