Airlines are still willing to bet on Boeing, and the biggest aviation show of the year proves it
Boeing outperformed Airbus in aircraft orders at the Farnborough Airshow, signaling a potential recovery in airline confidence under CEO Kelly Ortberg. Despite ongoing challenges with the 777X and past quality issues, the results suggest a positive shift in the company's reputation.
Why it matters
Boeing's ability to secure orders is critical for its financial recovery and long-term stability in the global aviation market.
A Boeing 777X flying at the 2025 Dubai Airshow. GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images Boeing narrowly beat Airbus in the order tally at the Farnborough Airshow. It's a key signal that Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, is turning the American planemaker around. There are still challenges ahead with Boeing's long-awaited 777X and huge order backlogs. Airlines are still willing to bet on Boeing. The American planemaker showed signs of rebuilding airlines' trust at the Farnborough Airshow — the latest indication that CEO Kelly Ortberg's turnaround efforts are helping Boeing recover from years of safety concerns, quality issues, and delivery delays that damaged its reputation. Ortberg was highly visible at the leading show.
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