Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft in 2024, while analysts expect rival Boeing to have delivered half that amount.
Earlier this month, Airbus announced 2024 production statistics for its commercial aircraft business. Across the year it delivered 766 aircraft to 86 customers.
The year also saw 878 gross new orders registered, putting its 2024 year-end backlog at 8,658 aircraft.
Christian Scherer, CEO commercial aircraft at Airbus, said, “Given the complex and fast-changing environment we continue to operate in, we consider 2024 a good year.”
In contrast, its rival Boeing is expected to have delivered far fewer aircraft. Indeed, according to Flight Plan, which publishes research, analysis and forecasts on the aerospace and defence market, the company is expected to report that it delivered only 340 aircraft to customers in 2024.
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