Aircraft
Airbus Orders for April Dominated by AA Shift
Airbus took orders for 78 airplanes in April, while Boeing collected orders for 70.
IATA expects North American airlines to turn a collective profit of $11.9 billion this year. (Photo: Airbus)
IATA expects North American airlines to turn a collective profit of $11.9 billion this year. (Photo: Airbus)

Statistics released Thursday by Airbus showed that commercial aircraft bookings for 78 airplanes in April increased its net order total for the year to 142, while Boeing’s order total for the month stood at 70, raising its 2014 net total as of May 6 to 291.