PARIS, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Airbus delivered 73

aircraft in September, a record for that month of the year, as

delays in engine deliveries to its factories showed signs of

easing, industry sources said.

Airbus declined comment on the figure, which is slightly

higher than earlier analyst forecasts of 69 to 70 deliveries.

(Reporting by Tim Hepher; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)