Airbus Ahead On 2018 Orders; Boeing Leads Deliveries

At the 2018 two-month mark, Airbus leads rival Boeing in new commercial aircraft orders with 60 firm bookings valued at approximately $13.3 billion at list prices; Boeing has booked 47 new orders valued at $10.1 billion. But, as of Feb. 28, Boeing outpaces Airbus in commercial aircraft output, delivering 88 aircraft to 22 airlines and 10 leasing company customers, compared to Airbus’ 64 deliveries to 23 airlines and 10 lessors. The bulk of Boeing’s 2018 deliveries to date are ...