Boeing delivers a record 806 aircraft in 2018 to pip Airbus in sales

Boeing delivered a record 806 aircraft in 2018 to retain the title of the world’s biggest plane maker for the seventh straight year, but missed its full-year target of 810-815 deliveries due to supplier woes that delayed shipments.

European rival Airbus met its own 800-jet target, pending final audit, but is certain to lag behind Boeing due to engine delays.