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Airbus press conference: new records in aircraft orders, deliveries and backlog in 2013 (VIDEO)

Toulouse, France - The industry hired some 3,000 people last year

Airbus exceeded commercial targets in 2013, achieving a new record of 626 aircraft deliveries (493 A-320 Family aircraft, 108 A-330, 25 A-380) to 93 customers (15 new) and a new industry record of 1619 gross orders (377 A-320ceo, 876 A-320neo, 77 A-330, 239 A-350 XWB, 50 A-380) beating the previous record in 2011 by 11 airplanes. The year was also Airbus’ most valuable gross order intake (List price U...

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Rome, Italy, 01/13/2014 14:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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