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Airbus Hits 12,260 Deliveries Amid Boeing's Recovery Struggles

10/7/2025

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Airbus is the largest planemaker by annual deliveries, with 12,260 since 1988, a milestone marked by Flynas, per Cirium.
The two manufacturers have delivered more than 25,000 jets combined.
The Airbus A320, launched in 1984, introduced fly-by-wire technology.
Boeing is recovering from fatal accidents in 2018 and 2019; both plan new models next decade but delay development pending engine tech.

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Story summary

Airbus is the largest planemaker by annual deliveries, with 12,260 since 1988, a milestone marked by Flynas, per Cirium.
The two manufacturers have delivered more than 25,000 jets combined.
The Airbus A320, launched in 1984, introduced fly-by-wire technology.
Boeing is recovering from fatal accidents in 2018 and 2019; both plan new models next decade but delay development pending engine tech.