Airbus says it eclipses Boeing orders through May

Airbus received 435 net aircraft orders from January to May, the European manufacturer said on Friday, eclipsing US rival Boeing, which according to its website had recorded 418 orders in the period.

PARIS: Airbus received 435 net aircraft orders from January to May, the European manufacturer said on Friday, eclipsing US rival Boeing, which according to its website had recorded 418 orders in the period.

Airbus reported 35 order cancellations in the first five months, Boeing reporting one.

For both manufacturers, medium- and long-haul aircraft attracted most of the orders.

Airbus said it had received three orders for the A380 superjumbo, the world's largest civilian airliner.

Airbus delivered 201 aircraft from January to May, as against 195 reported by Boeing.
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