Airbus delivered a record 15 corporate jets in 2010, at a total value of $1.5bn.

These orders included 13 A318 Elites, Airbus corporate jetliners (ACJs) and A320 Prestiges, plus two VIP widebody A330/A340s.

Airbus received a further eight orders for corporate jets in 2010, for seven aircraft from the A318 Elite/Airbus ACJ/A320 Prestige family and one widebody A330/A340.

Airbus COO customers John Leahy said, “Like our airliner business, the market for our corporate jets is worldwide and growing, as more and more customers recognise the greater capability, benefits and value that we offer.”