Boeing Delivers 35 787-9s in H1 2026, Outpacing Airbus A350

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Boeing handed over 35 787-9 Dreamliners in the first half of 2026, compared with 20 A350-900s delivered by Airbus over the same period, according to a comparison of the two planemakers' widebody output. The figures point to Boeing outdelivering Airbus in the widebody segment during the period. Widebody delivery rates are closely watched by airlines planning long-haul capacity and by lessors assessing fleet availability, and the gap reflects the relative production and handover momentum of the two manufacturers' flagship twin-aisle programs.

Why it matters：Widebody delivery momentum shapes long-haul capacity planning and lessor fleet strategies, and a Boeing lead over Airbus could influence airline order decisions and market share in twin-aisle aircraft.

Key points

  • Boeing delivered 35 787-9s in H1 2026
  • Airbus delivered 20 A350-900s in the same period
  • Figures highlight Boeing's widebody delivery lead

Sources (original reporting)

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