The recent challenges around safety concerns and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic have resulted in American aircraft manufacturer Boeing losing ground to European rival Airbus.
By the end of 2021, Airbus had delivered 1,376 aircraft under all categories from the start of the pandemic in January 2020, according to data compiled by Finbold. The units almost tripled the cumulative 466 deliveries by Boeing over the same period.
Over the last five years, Airbus has had an upper hand delivering 3,757 aircraft, with Boeing trailing at 2,415. Interestingly, in 2017 and 2018, Boeing recorded a total of 1,569 deliveries which was higher than Airbus’ 1,518
For specific aircraft, Boeing registered the highest deliveries for the controversial 737 MAX brand with 245 units, despite safety concerns. On the other side of the Atlantic, A320neo was the leading model for Airbus with 258 units.