The Rise of Airbus: How the A320 Jetliner Changed the Aircraft Market

In 1987, Prince Charles christened the Airbus SE A320, marking the beginning of Airbus’ challenge to Boeing’s dominance. Despite initial setbacks, Airbus ultimately surpassed the 737 to become the best-selling aircraft of all time. The success of the A320 shaped the current Airbus-Boeing duopoly, and with superior resources, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury is poised to invest in a new model, potentially reshaping the industry.