The Boeing Co. delivered 108 jets in the first three months of 2010, down from 121 in the same quarter of 2009.
But Boeing’s net orders rose in the first quarter to 83, compared to negative four orders in the first quarter of 2009.
Boeing trails rival Airbus in jet deliveries so far this year. Airbus delivered 122 aircraft in the first quarter. However, Boeing leads the European company in net orders over the first three months. Airbus posted 60 net orders, compared to Boeing’s 83.
As always, Boeing deliveries of single-aisle jets outpaced deliveries of its widebody jets. Boeing delivered 86 737s in the first quarter of 2010. That’s down from 91 in 2009 and 87 in 2008. Airbus handed over 100 of its single-aisle A320 jets in the first quarter.
Boeing’s widebody jet deliveries in the first three months include 19 777s and three 767s. The company delivered zero 747s as it works toward handing over the first 747-8 later this year.
Airbus said it delivered 19 of is A330 widebody aircraft and three of its superjumbo A380 jets through March 31.
Boeing updated its deliveries and orders today and will report its quarterly earnings on April 21.
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