Boeing Near Buy Point on $30bn Orders as Airbus Faces Engine Shortages
Boeing climbed near a technical buy point after securing over $30bn in new orders and obtaining FTC approval for defense deals. At the same time, Airbus delivered 793 jets in 2025 with €73.4bn revenue and €5.2bn net income but warned that Pratt & Whitney engine shortages will cap its 2026 deliveries around 870 units.
1. Boeing's Order Windfall and FTC Approval
Boeing secured over $30bn in commercial and defense orders and obtained Federal Trade Commission approval for key deals, strengthening its backlog and improving near-term revenue visibility.
2. Technical Buy Point Signals Investor Confidence
The stock approached a widely watched technical buy point, reflecting growing investor optimism driven by robust order growth and favorable regulatory outcomes.
3. Airbus' 2025 Record Delivery Performance
Airbus delivered 793 commercial jets in 2025, lifted revenue 6% to €73.4bn, posted €7.1bn adjusted operating profit, achieved €5.2bn net income with a €3.20 per share dividend and generated €4.6bn free cash flow before customer financing.
4. Engine Shortages Cloud 2026 Outlook
Persistent Pratt & Whitney engine supply bottlenecks forced Airbus to cap its 2026 delivery target at approximately 870 aircraft, raising concerns over its production ramp-up and delivery schedules.