Airbus surpasses Boeing with most-delivered jetliner in history. A320 family reaches 12,260 deliveries since 1988. Demand for A320 and 737 surges due to economic growth. Airbus claims top spot for cumulative narrow-body deliveries. Transatlantic rivalry between Airbus and Boeing spans 40 years. Airbus’s A320 emerges as Europe’s first commercial jet success. Boeing responds with 737NG after A320’s success. Airbus and Boeing face competition from China and others. Airbus and Boeing hesitant to replace current models due to debt and sales success. Future developments depend on advances in engine technology.

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