The Airbus A320 family has reportedly surpassed the Boeing 737 to become the world’s best-selling airliner. According to a report by Le Monde, Airbus has delivered more than 12,250 aircraft from the A320 family, introduced in the 1980s, marking the first time it has overtaken the Boeing 737, which first took to the skies in the 1960s. As of August 2025, Airbus has reached 12,198 Airbus A320 family deliveries.