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Airbus delivers three times more aircraft than Boeing’s amid COVID-19 and other disruptions

Recent challenges around safety concerns and impact of Coronavirus have resulted in American aircraft manufacturer Boeing losing ground to Airbus. Although both companies control a significant market share, Airbus has extended its dominance over the last five years, notes a media release from market analyst Finbold.  

According to data compiled and calculated by Finbold, by the end of 2021, Airbus had delivered 1,376 aircraft under all categories from the start of the pandemic in January 2020. The units almost tripled the cumulative 466 deliveries made 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 had 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 the safety concerns. Elsewhere, A320neo was the leading brand for Airbus with 258 units. 

The report highlights some of the drivers behind Airbus’ extended dominance over Boeing in recent years. “Although Boeing and Airbus are historical competitors, the European manufacturer gained the upper hand during the health crisis, capitalising on the global grounding and delivery pause of Boeing's 737 MAX. Despite the 737 MAX resuming circulation, Boeing was unable to catch up,” adds the report. 

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