"Meanwhile, Cirium's data shows that Boeing has delivered 12,259 737s since the type was introduced in 1967. The narrow-body jets are the primary cash cows for their respective manufacturers. They act as workhorses for airlines, typically flying to multiple destinations a day. Technological advancements in their latest iterations, the A320neo and 737 Max, have only compounded their attractiveness to airlines. Improved fuel efficiency has lowered operating costs, while an expanded range has enabled transatlantic flights."
"It was founded in 1970 as France, Germany, and the UK came together to better compete with the American aircraft companies that dominated the industry. But it had muted success until launching the A320 in 1987, thanks to its use of fly-by-wire technology. This replaces mechanical flight controls with computer-controlled systems that process the pilots' inputs, and had previously only been used on military aircraft and Concorde."
Airbus has reached 12,260 A320 deliveries, surpassing Boeing's 12,259 Boeing 737s delivered since 1967. The A320 family, introduced in 1987, pioneered fly-by-wire controls and later evolved into the fuel-efficient A320neo. Narrow-body jets like the A320 and 737 serve as daily workhorses for airlines and generate major revenue for manufacturers. Newer variants deliver improved fuel efficiency and extended range, enabling transatlantic flights. Airbus was founded in 1970 by France, Germany and the UK to better compete with American manufacturers. Boeing deliveries slowed after the 737 Max grounding following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, reducing its recent output.
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