Advertisement
When should a housing society in Mumbai start considering re...
From GST on JDAs to SEBI’s REIT reclassification and the S...
Stay ahead in the world of real estate with our daily podcas...
Stay ahead in the world of real estate with our daily podcas...
Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase and allowing the European manufacturer to retain its lead over Boeing in total deliveries. The figure was marginally higher than the revised annual target of around 790 aircraft, which had been lowered due to supply chain and engine availability issues. Alongside deliveries, Airbus recorded strong order activity and ended the year with a record backlog of 8,754 aircraft. Boeing, meanwhile, improved its delivery numbers and outperformed Airbus in net orders, signalling gradual recovery.
Airbus closed 2025 with deliveries of 793 commercial aircraft to airlines and leasing companies across the world, registering a 4% increase compared to the previous year. The total was slightly above the company's revised guidance of about 790 aircraft, which had been adjusted down from an earlier target of around 820 due to persistent supply chain disruptions and delays in engine availability. Advertisement
The deliveries were led by the A320 family of narrowbody aircraft, which continued to see strong demand from both full-service and low-cost carriers. Airbus also delivered aircraft from the A220 programme and maintained steady output of widebody models such as the A330 and A350, reflecting balanced demand across short-haul and long-haul segments.
In terms of sales activity, Airbus secured around 1,000 gross aircraft orders during the year. After accounting for cancellations, net orders stood at 889 aircraft, an improvement over the previous year. This pushed the company's order backlog to a record 8,754 aircraft, providing long-term visibility for production and reinforcing the strength of airline demand despite operational challenges.
The manufacturer, however, continued to face pressure from engine supply constraints, particularly affecting the A320neo programme. These issues, linked to inspections and maintenance cycles at a major engine supplier, are expected to extend into the current year, limiting the pace at which production can be increased.
Boeing, Airbus main rival, narrowed the delivery gap by handing over close to 600 aircraft in 2025, its highest annual total since 2018. Boeing also reported higher net orders than Airbus during the year, indicating improved customer confidence as it works through earlier manufacturing and certification setbacks.
While Airbus maintained its delivery lead, the narrowing difference between the two manufacturers highlights a more competitive landscape. Both companies remain focused on stabilising supply chains and gradually increasing output to meet strong global demand for new, fuel-efficient aircraft.
Source Reuters
5th Jun, 2025
25th May, 2023
11th May, 2023
27th Apr, 2023
Advertisement
Facebook
Whatsapp
