Boeing’s 737 MAX no longer holds the title of most delivered commercial jet in history.

The company’s main rival, Airbus, took the crown this month with its fleet of A320 jets.

Airbus’ stronger finances provided more opportunity to explore new designs, such as an open-rotor engine that would save fuel, Bloomberg reported.

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Meanwhile, Boeing delivered 55 planes last month — its best September since 2018. The company achieved this despite a federal cap that remains in place following last year’s midair door plug blowout.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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