Has Airbus beaten Boeing?

Airbus had a total of 172 deliveries in Q3 2023, with the majority being single-aisle jets like the A220 and A320neo. Boeing suffered supply chain issues and production quality lapses, delivering 105 aircraft in Q3 2023. Across the entirety of 2023, Airbus has beaten Boeing in orders and deliveries so far.



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Boeing has already ceded supremacy to Airbus in the market for smaller aircraft — where the 737 MAX lags far behind the rival A320 jet family in sales. It's critical that Boeing holds its ground where it still remains ahead, in sales of the bigger jets.

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Boeing aircraft often incorporate more tactile feedback and manual controls in their cockpit systems, which appeal to pilots who prefer a traditional flying experience. Airbus planes emphasize automation and computerized systems, reducing pilot workload but offering less hands-on control.

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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).

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Historically, Boeing has been considered more reliable and safer than Airbus.

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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.

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Airbus is struggling with global supply chain issues for engines and other critical parts. Airbus is reportedly planning to delay the delivery of some 2023 A320neo deliveries as the company grapples with global shortages.

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According to experts, the model (737-800) is considered to be the safest aircraft ever made. The 737-800 belongs to the aviation giant's next-generation aircraft which also includes 600, 700, and 900.

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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.

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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.

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Air France operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing widebody jets on long-haul routes, and uses Airbus A320 family aircraft on short-haul routes.

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