Boeing and Airbus transition to new-generation aircraft amid existing order complications

Questions linger about the continuation of production for previous-generation Boeing and Airbus jets as orders still remain on the books for certain models, particularly in freighter and military adaptations. Despite the cessation of commercial passenger deliveries reportedly in 2024, five passenger jets' deliveries remain indeterminate. Boeing continues to produce freighter adaptations, as well as military variants with ongoing production for both Boeing and Airbus.

Airbus, founded on December 18, 1970, and headquartered in Toulouse, France, has completely transitioned its commercial passenger aircraft production to current-generation models. This includes the Airbus A220, A320neo, A321neo, A330neo, and A350 families. The last previous-generation models, such as the Airbus A330-300 and A320ceo, recently concluded production. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury oversees this modernization effort.

A total of 270 previous-generation Boeing and Airbus aircraft remain ordered, comprising five civilian passenger jets (with dubious delivery prospects), 111 freighters, and 154 military variants. As production lines near shutdown, potential remains for additional military orders, but new civilian freighter orders are not anticipated.