Airbus adds 14 orders in May, trails Boeing

Published 8:27 am Thursday, June 3, 2010

Airbus added 14 new aircraft orders last month, but the European jet maker still trails rival Boeing Co. for total orders this year.

However, Airbus still leads Boeing in jet deliveries so far this year with 206 airplanes delivered through May, compared to Boeing’s 179.

Through the end of May, Airbus has logged in 73 net orders, the company reported today. Altogether Airbus has won 81 orders but received eight cancellations as well.

The Boeing Co., which updates its orders Web page weekly, has won 111 net orders through June 1. The company has received a total of 139 total orders and logged in 28 cancellations this year.

Boeing delivered 33 aircraft in May, down from 38 in April. The company plans to slow production of its 777 jet beginning this month. Airbus delivered 47 aircraft in May, including 37 single aisle aircraft and 10 widebody jets.