Boeing reported its best October order volume in nearly 30 years

Boeing recorded 165 net orders for aircraft in October—the highest number for that month since 1997, according to Bloomberg’s calculations based on the company’s order and delivery data. The figures point to steady demand for new aircraft, even as its airline customers struggle with high jet fuel prices.

The bulk of the sales came from the leasing company Avolon Holdings, which ordered 140 737 Max 10 aircraft. The deal brought the order book for the largest version of this narrow-body model to nearly 1,700 aircraft—just a few weeks after Boeing received approval for it from the U.S. regulator.

At the same time, 737 Max deliveries in October fell to 32 aircraft —the lowest level in nearly a year. In October, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told investors that technical issues were hampering wing production, delaying the ramp-up of the aircraft’s production. Boeing also stated that it would not meet its annual production targets for the 737 and 787 Dreamliner models. Deliveries of the Dreamliner totaled 11 aircraft in October.

In just one month, the company delivered 49 aircraft of various models to customers—14% fewer than in September. Since January, that figure has reached 524 aircraft—a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2025. By comparison, its main competitor, the European company Airbus, delivered 621 aircraft over 10 months.

Boeing shares have fallen 20% since the start of 2026. But the most common recommendation from analysts is to buy the stock: they have a total of 27 “Buy” and “Overweight” ratings, according to MarketWatch. Four others advise holding the stock (Hold), and no one recommends selling it. In November, Jefferies, Bernstein, and DZ Bank, for example, reaffirmed their Buy ratings on Boeing stock, according to MarketScreener data.

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