Airbus is claiming it has wrested away the title of the world’s best-selling aircraft manufacturer in its ongoing battle with rival Boeing, but the European jet maker still has a way to go to catch up in actual plane deliveries.
Airbus Claims Title As World’s Top Selling Plane Maker
Key Takeaways:
- Airbus claimed the title of the world's best-selling aircraft manufacturer in 2015, securing 1,036 new jet orders compared to Boeing's 768.
- This surge in orders boosted Airbus's backlog to 6,787 jets, valued at nearly $1 trillion and representing almost a decade of production.
- Despite winning the sales title, Boeing delivered more aircraft in 2015, producing 762 jets compared to Airbus's 635, though both achieved record delivery performances.
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