Airbus leads Boeing amid a cloudy 2024 for the industry
For the first time since 2020, both orders and deliveries from the two companies have declined.
This edition of The Mobility Week in Review explores key highlights from 2025: Airbus and Boeing’s performance in orders and deliveries, the global surge in electric car sales, Northvolt’s strategic sales to stay afloat, Amazon’s push for electrification, the impact of New York’s new toll, and Delta’s CEO’s predictions for the year.
Without further ado, let’s dive in!
⛅️ Airbus and Boeing brace for a 2024 below peak levels in orders and deliveries
The aerospace industry won’t be looking back fondly on 2024. Both Airbus and Boeing fell well short of their historical records for orders and deliveries. However, Airbus pulled far ahead of its competitor in both metrics, continuing a trend that is becoming increasingly entrenched. This situation exacerbates challenges for airlines eager to renew their fleets, making Boeing’s return to normal operations more critical than ever.