FILE PHOTO: The logo of Airbus is pictured outside the Airbus facility in Saint-Nazaire, France, November 7, 2023. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe//File Photo

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Europe's Airbus said on Thursday it had delivered 51 jets in May, down 4% from the same month last year.

Confirming a Reuters report, the planemaker said it had delivered 243 aircraft so far this year, down 5%.

In a monthly round-up, Airbus reported no new orders in May.

Since January, the company has sold 291 aircraft or a net total of 215 after cancellations.

(Reporting by Tim Hepher; editing by Diane Craft)