A Boeing 737 Max plane during final assembly at the company's factory in Renton, Wash., on Nov. 20, 2025. A Boeing 737 Max plane during final assembly at the company's factory in Renton, Wash., on Nov. 20, 2025.Grant Hindsley—The New York Times/Redux In 2025, aerospace giant Boeing outpaced arch-rival Airbus in orders for the first time in seven years. America's top exporter by value, Boeing delivered roughly 600 jets and secured commitments from Air India, Air Cambodia, and Delta.