Airbus, the European aircraft maker, yesterday won its biggest ever order, for 111 aircraft worth $8.7 billion at list prices, supporting its claim of having gained parity with Boeing, its US rival, in the world civil aircraft market.

The deal with International Lease Finance Corporation, the world's largest new aircraft leasing company, includes five A380 superjumbos, bringing Airbus's sales of what will be the world's biggest jetliner to 67.