Airbus celebrates best ever year

Saturday, 18 Jan, 2012 0

Airbus received a record number of aircraft orders for 2011 but it is warning that demand for new jets will fall sharply this year.

It said it received 1,419 orders, worth about £91bn, while rival arch-rival Boeing received 805 orders.

Airbus said 2011 was its most successful year ever and the 10th in a row with an increase in production. Demand was particularly strong for the fuel-efficient A320NEO medium-haul jet.

"With this innovation we established a new industry standard, appreciated by our customers and followed by the competition," said Airbus president and CEO Tom Enders. "With a solid backlog and an excellent cash position we are well prepared for the future."

 

By Linsey McNeill



 

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Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk



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