Airbus says record 2,094 planes ordered in 2023, 735 delivered – Business & Finance

PARIS: European planemaker Airbus said Thursday that it secured 2,094 net plane orders last year, a record for the group as airlines prepare for further global passenger growth and seek out more fuel-efficient planes.

The company also said that despite persistent supply chain problems it delivered 735 jets to clients last year, beating its own target of 720 deliveries.

The new orders smashed…