Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) looks to have won the race for new business at this week’s Paris Airshow, with the launch of a new model of its best-selling 737 airliner helping it claim back the order crown from European rival Airbus SA.
After a show in which both manufacturers reportedly did brisk business, Airbus said on Thursday that it had won 326 net new orders and commitments, while Boeing said its total was 571.
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The US firm’s total included 147 new orders and commitments for the new 737 MAX 10, plus 214 conversions to the MAX 10 from other models to support the launch of the new plane.
Boeing topped up its tally by announcing a firm order for 125 737 MAX 8 airplanes with an undisclosed customer and another deal with lessor AerCap (NYSE:AER) to convert 15 of its MAX 8 orders into the larger MAX 10.
It also added a memorandum of understanding from Chinese domestic Riuli Airlines for 20 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
In a late deal flurry on Thursday morning, Airbus signed deals for almost 100 aircraft, with AirAsia and privately-owned Iranian carriers Zagros Airlines and Iran Airtour, according to Reuters.