In 2019, Airbus displaced Boeing as the largest aerospace company by revenue due to the Boeing 737 MAX groundings, pulling in revenues of US$78.9 billion and US$76 billion respectively.
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Cross-Model Similarity. 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.
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.
Delta's fleet consists of 943 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. As of July 2023, Delta has 501 aircraft from Boeing or about 55 percent of the fleet and 421 aircraft from Airbus or about 45 percent of the fleet.
Boeing's 737 passenger jet became the world's best-selling aircraft last Wednesday, when the plane builder delivered the 8,000th jet to United Airlines. United was the first airline to order and take delivery of the second generation of the plane, the 737-200, in 1968. It has since received more than 550 737 aircraft.
Originally Answered: Can an Airbus pilot technically fly a Boeing plane too? Well yes, of course they can. However moving from one to the other – as in any significantly different aircraft – requires some serious ground school and simulator training to learn the differences.