The Airbus CEO of Commercial Aircraft has described 2024 as a ‘good year’ for the company despite just falling short of its delivery target over the 12 months.

Airbus delivered 766 jets in 2024 and looked certain to maintain leadership of the jetmaking industry for a sixth year as arch-rival Boeing recovers cautiously from a prolonged internal crisis, company data showed on Thursday.

Airbus narrowly missed its target for 2024 but is likely to have delivered about twice as many aircraft as Boeing last year.

European aerospace group got 766 jets to customers despite supply chain issues hampering ambition to reach ‘around 770’

Airbus delivered 766 planes in 2024, up 4%, and looked certain to remain the world's largest jetmaker for the sixth year in a row as rival Boeing recovers cautiously from a prolonged internal crisis,

European plane maker Airbus said Thursday it increased aircraft deliveries to 766 as the company still struggles to return to pre-pandemic production levels.