Airbus delivers record orders but fails to beat Boeing

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Airbus delivered a company record of 626 planes in 2013, the manufacturer announced on Monday.

A total of 93 customers received Airbus aircraft last year, including 15 who were taking delivery of an Airbus aircraft for the first time.

Despite the rise, Airbus fell short of deliveries achieved by arch rival Boeing, which said earlier this month that it delivered 648 planes in 2013
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25712400

[mezoo]

I was always wondering if there any independant verification of the 'sales' figures ?