AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
Early 2026: Boeing surges in deliveries as Airbus 'reloads', shifting the production race
Early 2026 delivery data show Boeing posting a significant early-year surge in handovers while Airbus eases output to 'reload' production, producing a rare short-term reversal in the delivery race. Narrowbody deliveries have moderated after year-end spikes and widebody activity remains concentrated, with contractual timing shaping early-year totals.
