Airbus, meanwhile, has fallen on hard times with delays to its flagship A380 and to the launch of its rival to the new best-selling Boeing long-haul jet.

• 与此同时，空客公司却处境艰难，旗舰产品A380飞机延迟交货，用于抗衡热卖的波音新型远程喷气机的机型也延宕发布。