Boeing posts strongest revenue in six years

Boeing reported its highest quarterly revenue in six years—$22.7 billion for the April to June 2025 period—underscoring gains in commercial aircraft production and sales as the company recovers from recent headline-making crises, reports the New York Times.. Although the company posted a loss of $612 million, this figure is than the $1.4 billion deficit reported in the same period a year earlier.

Under CEO Kelly Ortberg, who took the helm in August 2024 following a problematic 737 Max panel incident, Boeing has sharpened its focus on safety and quality. The FAA had restricted Boeing’s production of its 737 Max to thirty-eight jets per month after last year’s incident. However, Ortberg now plans to petition the FAA to lift the cap once internal metrics show sustained safety improvements. The production rate of the larger 787 Dreamliner has also increased to seven aircraft per month.

Sales momentum has also returned, with more than 420 new orders in the second quarter of 2025—the firm’s strongest quarter since late 2023. These improvements are partly driven by international deals, including commitments from Qatar Airways for up to 210 wide-body jets, and by strengthened trade relations shielding aircraft and parts from tariffs.

Despite gains, the company faces ongoing scrutiny after a fatal Air India 787 Dreamliner crash in June sparked concerns regarding mechanical reliability. However, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford stated there’s “a high level of confidence” that there was no mechanical issue with the Boeing fuel control unit—opaque ongoing investigations suggest accidental fuel cut-off controls may be responsible.

Boeing is also contending with labor strife, as more than 3,200 workers in Missouri and Illinois have initiated a countdown to strike after rejecting a contract offer, potentially jeopardizing military aircraft production.

Ortberg acknowledged Boeing’s incremental progress while urging caution: certification for two 737 Max variants, Southwest’s in-demand Max 7 and the largest Max 10, is now delayed until 2026.