In the continued rivalry between giant airplane manufacturers, European aircraft maker Airbus, has trounced its American rival, Boeing, in plane orders
European aircraft maker Airbus, has exceeded its American rival, Boeing, in plane orders for the first half of 2015, after a tight competition at Paris Airshow in June.
According to data released on Monday, July 6, the Airbus however remained behind on deliveries.
Airbus said it had won orders for 382 aircraft in the first six months of the year and delivered 304 planes to customers.
The plane maker said after cancellations and conversions between models, net orders totaled 348 aircraft. Airbus reported 124 firm plane orders worth $16.3 billion at the June 15-21 event, as well as 297 commitments worth $40.7 billion.
Boeing on the other hand said it had won orders for 325 aircraft during the period, or a net total of 281 after the same adjustments. It delivered 381 aircraft in the first half, maintaining a lead over Airbus on the main driver for short-term revenues. Boeing reported 154 firm plane orders worth $20.2 billion at the show, plus 177 commitments worth $30 billion.