Record January for Airbus and Boeing deliveries; Hong Kong Airlines takes ... - anna.aero

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Record January for Airbus and Boeing deliveries; Hong Kong Airlines takes ... - anna.aero

Not only was last month the most productive January since anna.aero began monitoring Airbus and Boeing deliveries in 2008, but also one full of memorable events: Hong Kong Airlines took delivery of its first A320, while Boeing’s Dreamliner was named “Aircraft of Legend”.

After a busy December, both Airbus and Boeing delivered significantly less aircraft in January of this year. With the total aircraft deliveries standing at 37 and 38 respectively for the two manufacturers during the first month of the year, both companies have nonetheless had a record January since anna.aero began monitoring aircraft deliveries in 2008. Compared with January 2011, deliveries are up by four and 12 units respectively. Unusually, Boeing delivered more aircraft in January than its European competitor, although only by one narrowbody aircraft.

Airbus: 37 deliveries in January 2012 (27 single-aisle, 10 widebody)

Source: Airbus

In January, Airbus delivered a total of 37 airliners; 27 narrow- and 10 widebody aircraft. Additionally, the European manufacturer closed two significant deals with AviancaTACA, which placed the largest-ever order by a South American carrier, and Spirit Airlines, which added 30 A320neo to the 45 booked in December last year.

Notably, Hong Kong Airlines received two aircraft from the European manufacturer, both of which are part of a major order placed in mid-2007. In the long-haul segment, Hong Kong Airlines’ fleet was reinforced with an A330-200 in an all-business configuration, which is


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