Airbus needs 249 year-end deliveries to meet annual target

What happened: Airbus reported 74 commercial aircraft deliveries to 45 customers in October, and must deliver 249 aircraft in November and December to meet its annual goal of about 870. Key numbers: 74 deliveries in October to 45 customers; 249 deliveries needed in November and December; annual goal of about 870; figures reported Nov. 6. Why it matters: The October total leaves Airbus with a large share of its annual target to complete in the final two months of the year.

Airbus reported 74 commercial aircraft deliveries to 45 customers in October, and must deliver 249 aircraft in November and December to meet its annual goal of about 870.

The October total leaves Airbus with a large share of its annual target to complete in the final two months of the year.