There is no duopoly in the world fiercer or a rivalry as complex as Boeing vs.Airbus. Both firms have been around for decades, developing many of the aircraft that we love and have ushered in a new golden age of air travel.
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After delivering 64 new aircraft in March, Boeing slipped back to just 26 in April, falling well behind Airbus, which had 54 in the same month. Conversely, the company reported 34 gross orders, compared to Airbus with just five, although 29 of the 34 were for unidentified customers.
Therefore, the ERJ135/140/145 members of the family are among the safest airliners in history. The Airbus A340 is also one of the safest, with no fatal accidents involving any of the 380 units since its introduction in March 1993.
Emirates operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing wide-body aircraft and is one of the few airlines to operate an all-wide-body aircraft fleet (excluding Emirates Executive).
Airbus emphasizes commonality across its aircraft models, meaning that pilots can more easily transition between different Airbus aircraft. This approach benefits airlines by reducing training time and costs. Boeing's aircraft, in contrast, have more variation in cockpit design and systems.
Airbus single aisle aircraft such as the A320 have a wider fuselage compared to the Boeing 737. This allows for a seat that is 18” in width, giving you more comfort. Also, having a wider fuselage allows for a wider aisle and this allows better flow when moving to another seat, the lavatory or galley.
AirlineRatings.com has just released its annual list of the world's 20 safest airlines. Qantas, Emirates, Virgin and British Airways are among the safest airlines for 2023. The list ranks the largest and best-known carriers—as well as the safest low-cost airlines.
SAS has been subject to three hijackings—none of which have resulted in the loss of lives. Two were successful: Flight 130 in 1972 was captured by the Croatian National Resistance, while Flight 347 in 1994 was captured in the ruse of the Bosnian War.