Airbus reports record deliveries in 2012

Speaking to reporters at the company's annual commercial results presentation Thursday, Airbus Chief Executive Fabrice Bregier says it wasn't his place to "give Boeing lessons" and noted that the European aircraft maker has had problems of its own "in the past."

Airbus said it plans to increase production again this year to deliver more than 600 aircraft from 2012's 588, while taking in new orders for at least 700 jets. In 2012, it took in orders for 914 new jets, above expectations.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliners have been grounded by aviation organizations around the world, including the U.S. Federal Aviation Authority and the European Aviation Safety Authority, following concerns about the safety of the airplane's lithium ion battery system.

"It's not our place to give Boeing lessons, we've had our own problems in the past, Bregier said. "About the batteries, the certification agencies seemed very happy with the architecture of our aircraft. If the FAA issues a directive, we will look very carefully to see if it applies to the A350."

"I honestly wish all the best to my colleagues at Boeing to put this aircraft back in flight," he added. "I don't bet on the difficulties of a competitor in order to build Airbus' success."