Airbus SE delivered a record number of planes in 2017 and booked more new jetliner orders than expected, marking a positive end to a difficult year for the European plane maker, marred by further allegations of wrongdoing, personnel turmoil, and supplier problems. Airbus on Monday said it handed over 718 planes last year, meeting its target of more than 700 and topping the previous year’s total of 688 aircraft. The Toulouse, France-based company still trailed Boeing Co., though, which retained the title as largest plane maker...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 15, 2018 08:04 UTC