NEW DELHI, June 5 (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.