How Airbus beat Boeing to become the world's biggest plane maker

Market Competition - Airbus entered the commercial airplane market 56 years after Boeing, and together they comprise 76% of the world's fleet [1] - Airbus has surpassed Boeing in market dominance in recent years [1] Financial Performance & Backlog - Airbus has been profitable since the pandemic, while Boeing has not been profitable since 2018 [2] - Airbus's total backlog is 8,726 planes, compared to Boeing's 5,643, representing billions of dollars in revenue and an estimated 13-year completion time [2] Production & Deliveries - Since 2019, Airbus has delivered more planes annually than Boeing [3] - The Airbus A320 family could become the most produced jet family in history, depending on 2025 deliveries [5] Product Performance - The Airbus A321 is performing exceptionally well in terms of backlogs and orders [3][5] - The Boeing 737 was the world's bestselling narrow body until 2019, when the Airbus A320 surpassed it in total orders [5]