Boeing Loses Top Aircraft Title to Airbus but Stock Holds Steady
Boeing's 737 has been dethroned as the world's most popular passenger aircraft after four decades of dominance. Airbus delivered its 12,260th A320—surpassing the 737's total—to Saudi airline Flynas, marking a symbolic shift in commercial aviation. Yet Boeing shares edged higher in Tuesday trading despite the milestone loss.
The A320neo's competitive efficiency and Boeing's production delays—exacerbated by January's door plug incident—accelerated Airbus' ascent. Market reaction remained muted as investors weigh Boeing's ongoing safety concerns against its entrenched market position.