# The current commercial aviation landscape is dominated by Boeing and Airbus.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-16 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- Boeing's 787 has a current backlog of 1,108 jets, causing significant delivery delays for airlines.
- The Airbus A330neo's market price is about $109 million, much less than its list price of $296 million.
- A330neo development cost was only $2 billion, compared to $32 billion for the Boeing 787 program.
- Etihad Airways ordered 15 A330neos in 2025, with deliveries beginning in 2027.
- United Airlines plans to operate 221 Boeing 787s, potentially making it the largest operator worldwide.

**Companies:** Boeing, Airbus
**Countries:** United States, France, Germany, Japan, United Arab Emirates

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