Boeing Trails Airbus in Plane Orders

Boeing and Airbus engaged in a fierce competition for aircraft orders in the first four months of the year, with Airbus emerging as the leading supplier. Despite starting the year ahead of Airbus, Boeing's sales were outpaced by its European counterpart, which received 229 orders, or 209 aircraft after cancellations. Boeing, on the other hand, sold 139 planes, 114 after cancellations. The disparity in orders has sparked concerns that Boeing's sales may continue to lag behind Airbus, particularly if a potential Air India deal with Airbus comes to fruition.

Key Takeaways:

• Airbus received 229 plane orders in the first four months of the year, with 209 of those sales remaining after cancellations.
• Boeing sold 139 planes, with 114 of those sales remaining after cancellations.
• Boeing trails Airbus in orders despite starting the year ahead of its European counterpart.
• Air India is reportedly in talks with Airbus to purchase 14 A320neo jets valued at $1.5 billion.
• American Airlines became the second U.S. carrier to fly Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, following in the footsteps of United Continental.
• Copa Airlines ordered 61 Boeing MAX 8 and MAX 9 jets in a deal valued at $6.6 billion, while Avianca firmed up its February order for 100 narrowbody Airbus planes for $10 billion.

Statistics:

• Airbus received 229 plane orders, with 114 sales remaining after cancellations.
• Boeing sold 139 planes, with 114 sales remaining after cancellations.
• Air India is reportedly looking to purchase 14 A320neo jets valued at $1.5 billion.
• Copa Airlines ordered 61 Boeing MAX 8 and MAX 9 jets in a deal valued at $6.6 billion.
• Avianca's order for 100 narrowbody Airbus planes was valued at $10 billion.