Investing.com -- Boeing delivered 60 aircraft in May, marking a 33% increase compared to the same month last year, the company said Tuesday. The figure remains below the 81 deliveries reported by European competitor Airbus for the same period.

The May deliveries included 51 737 MAX aircraft, representing the highest monthly total for the single-aisle model since production resumed in December 2024 after a strike. Boeing is raising its 737 production rate from 42 aircraft per month to 47 per month this summer.

The company secured 27 new orders during the month, including 14 737s designated for conversion into military aircraft for an undisclosed customer. Lufthansa placed an order for 10 787s. Boeing recorded 16 cancellations for 737 MAX orders, bringing net new orders to 11 for May.

Through the end of May, Boeing has delivered 250 aircraft, including 198 737 MAX jets. May's deliveries also included six 787s, which face ongoing certification delays for premium seats, one 777 freighter, and one 767 freighter.

Boeing has recorded 324 new orders through May, with 29 cancellations or conversions, resulting in 295 net new orders. The company's order backlog stood at 6,178 aircraft at the end of May.