Airbus outpaces Boeing with higher aircraft deliveries in November

Airbus experienced a surge in deliveries in November within Europe, delivering 84 units compared to Boeing's 13. This increase contributed to Airbus maintaining its lead over Boeing for five consecutive years.

The delivery numbers for recent years are as follows:

- In 2022: Boeing delivered 480 aircraft while Airbus delivered 663.

- In 2023: Boeing increased to 528 while Airbus reached 735.

- By November end of 2024: Boeing delivered only 318 compared to Airbus' total of 643.

Both companies faced challenges meeting their delivery targets for the year. Airbus aimed for a target of delivering around 770 aircraft but had not yet achieved this by October's end despite delivering more jets than anticipated that month.

Looking ahead to 2025, Boeing plans to increase production rates for its popular wide-body aircraft, aiming for five per month initially and potentially reaching ten by late next year or into early next decade. Meanwhile, Airbus is working on improving supply chain issues and increasing A320 production rates significantly over coming years; additionally hoping boost output levels new models such as A321XLR which Iberia launched during last quarter past twelve months.