Airbus leads Boeing in orders, deliveries
Friday, November 6, 2009 | 10:51 am
Airbus has won more net orders and delivered more aircraft than its rival Boeing, as of Oct. 31.
The European jet maker reported Friday that it has received 123 net jet orders through the end of last month. Airbus has delivered 399 airplanes to customers so far this year.
In comparison, Boeing lists 84 net orders on its Web site. And the Chicago-based company has handed over 394 jets to customers this year.
Also today, Airbus says it inked a deal with Turkish Airlines for three A330-300s (that's not included in its above order total). And Turkish Airlines signed a tentative deal for two A330 Freighters.
The European jet maker reported Friday that it has received 123 net jet orders through the end of last month. Airbus has delivered 399 airplanes to customers so far this year.
In comparison, Boeing lists 84 net orders on its Web site. And the Chicago-based company has handed over 394 jets to customers this year.
Also today, Airbus says it inked a deal with Turkish Airlines for three A330-300s (that's not included in its above order total). And Turkish Airlines signed a tentative deal for two A330 Freighters.
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