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How Airbus beat Boeing to become the world's biggest plane maker
CNBC· 2025-07-21 16:00
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]
Boeing Gets 28 Plane Order From Etihad Airways As Trump Tour Continues
Forbes· 2025-05-16 07:15
Group 1: Etihad Airways and Boeing Orders - Etihad Airways confirmed an order for 28 new Boeing long-haul aircraft during President Trump's visit, bringing the total Boeing sales announcements during the trip to 268 aircraft [2] - The new agreement includes a mix of Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X airplanes, with deliveries starting in 2028, supporting Etihad's plan to double its fleet by 2030 [4][6] - Etihad currently operates a fleet of 100 aircraft with an average age of 9 years and had 17 pending deliveries before this announcement [6] Group 2: Engine Orders and Industry Context - Etihad Airways selected GE Aerospace engines for the new aircraft, which aligns with Qatar Airways' recent large engine order [5] - The backlog for Boeing's 777X continues to grow, with Qatar Airways adding orders for 30 of the new 777-9 planes, contributing to a total backlog of 481 777Xs as of March [7] - The first airline expected to receive a 777-9 is Lufthansa in 2026, pending certification completion [11]