HOUSTON/TOKYO -- Airbus's flagship A320 passenger plane surpassed Boeing's 737 in deliveries for the first time, putting the European company in the lead after half a century of competition as the U.S. manufacturer struggles with persistent quality issues.
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Airbus beats Boeing in best-selling plane for first time in half century
Quality problems trip up 737 while A320 meets demand from low-cost carriers
Airbus has delivered an estimated 12,260 planes in the A320 series, including the A321. © Reuters
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