Boeing sees plane deliveries jump as the 787 returns

Boeing said deliveries of new jetliners jumped last month – helped by the return of the long-range 787 Dreamliner – as the American aircraft maker edged out European rival Airbus in both deliveries and new orders (Terry Mathews/Alamy/PA)

Boeing said deliveries of new jetliners jumped last month – helped by the return of the long-range 787 Dreamliner – as the American aircraft maker edged out European rival Airbus in both deliveries and new orders.

The US giant said it delivered 64 commercial airplanes in March, nearly matching January and February’s combined total.