Aircraft manufacturer Boeing continues to struggle with component supply shortages and new requirements from China that are impacting its production.
In May 2024, the company delivered 24 commercial aircraft to its customers, the same number as in the previous month, according to a statement from Arlington (Virginia) on Tuesday. The majority of deliveries were 737 Max medium-haul jets. In comparison, competitor Airbus delivered more than twice as many aircraft to its customers in the same month.
In contrast, Boeing recorded orders for four new commercial aircraft in May 2024, but suffered one cancellation. Airbus, on the other hand, reported orders for 27 aircraft and 12 cancellations for the same month.
Current challenges, including component supply shortages and new requirements from China, continue to pose a hurdle for Boeing and are affecting both production and order numbers.
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