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2024 has concluded with a notable disparity in aircraft deliveries between Boeing and Airbus. The European manufacturer, Airbus, delivered 643 aircraft by the end of November 2024, surpassing its 2023 total of 623. In contrast, Boeing's deliveries fell to 318 from 461 in the previous year.
Boeing faced several challenges throughout the year. A significant event was the departure of CEO Dave Calhoun, who remains on the board. Additionally, safety concerns arose early in the year when a plug door incident occurred on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX over Portland.
Flightplan's report highlights that Boeing delivered fewer aircraft than in both 2023 and 2022 when it had delivered 528 units. The final quarter of 2024 was particularly difficult due to a strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which involved over 33,000 employees and lasted seven weeks.
