Airbus ahead of Boeing in 2015 deliveries

European aircraft maker Airbus left behind rival Boeing in the race for new orders last year, but Boeing has expanded its initiative as the largest manufacturer of jet aircraft. The Airbus Group has received orders for 1,036 aircraft, a 29 percent decrease since 2014, compared with Boeing's 768 aircraft, which saw a 46 percent decrease in orders. These aircraft manufacturers are the most popular and widespread.

Both aircraft makers have experienced a two-year slowdown in business amid fears over the impact of economic problems and low oil prices. Despite this, the supply of popular models grew. Airbus reached 635 deliveries the previous year, and Boeing said last week that its deliveries were up 5 percent to 762 aircraft. Airbus chief Fabrice Bregier said the latest data showed the market was "resilient." However, Airbus has dropped to its lowest overall share of shipments against Boeing - 45 percent - since 2002, and its lowest share of wide-body shipments - 35 percent - since 2001.

After its rival began shipping its 787, Airbus plans to close the gap with its rival A350, but deliveries have begun cautiously due to industry cab supply problems and the European firm's desire to avoid repeating production targets that involve the Boeing 787 and its own. A380. As announced in December, Airbus confirmed it had won two new orders from an unidentified airline, ending a lengthy slump in new business for the world's largest liner.