US EditionAirbus CEO says Boeing likely to win order race this year
Boeing leads 908 net orders versus Airbus's 700 through November, helped by trade dispute settlements and strong 787 demand, Airbus leads on deliveries and backlog.
- This year, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury acknowledged Airbus is likely to lose the annual order race as Boeing reported 908 net orders versus Airbus's 700.
- Analysts say several airlines timed Boeing orders or coordinated announcements to ease U.S. trade tensions in Asia this year amid tariff negotiations involving the American president.
- Airbus completed fixes for about 4,000 jets in the A320 family after a 6,000-jet software recall, and Airbus backlog remains higher due to five years of order lead, Faury said.
- Despite lagging orders, Airbus is expected to retain the title of world's largest manufacturer through higher deliveries, while US officials say the long-haul 787 sells well, supporting Boeing's demand.
- On Wednesday, China agreed to proceed with delivery of 120 previously ordered jets while Guillaume Faury said he does not expect a new order for hundreds of jets soon as Beijing negotiates with Boeing.
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Airbus and Boeing: The Tussle at the Top of the Aircraft Order Race
Airbus admits likely defeat to Boeing in the annual order race for the first time in six years, aided by U.S. tariff interventions. Despite lagging orders, Airbus maintains its lead in deliveries. Boeing's success is boosted by strong 787 demand and Trump's trade negotiation efforts.
Airbus CEO: Boeing Likely to Win Order Race This Year
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury conceded likely defeat in the annual order race against Boeing on Wednesday, saying it was possible Boeing would win for the first time in six years, helped by settlements over U.S. tariff disputes.
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Airbus CEO says Boeing poised to win annual order race after six years
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury anticipates Boeing may win the annual order race for the first time in six years, partly due to U.S. tariff settlements. Despite this, Airbus is expected to remain the world's largest jet manufacturer based on deliveries. The company has also completed a software recall affecting thousands of A320 family jets.
Airbus CEO Admits Boeing Set to Win 2025 Aircraft Order Race for First Time in Six Years
Your Page Title Paris, December 11 - In a candid admission that underscores the fierce competition in the global aviation market, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has acknowledged that Boeing is poised to claim victory in the 2025 aircraft order race. Speaking on French radio station France Inter, Faury highlighted Boeing's commanding lead in net orders, projecting it to secure a higher share for the first time in six years. This shift arrives amid ro…
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