Airbus has had a stellar start to 2025, showcasing impressive financial results for the first half of the year, even though it delivered fewer aircraft compared to the same period in 2024. The company’s revenue and profit saw a year-on-year increase, thanks to consistent production across its main programs. Both the defense and helicopter divisions played a crucial role in this success, maintaining steady output. Airbus remains optimistic about its full-year forecast, as it continues to boost production of the A320 and advances its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ European operations, which is expected to be finalized by year-end.
Despite ongoing supply chain hurdles, Airbus achieved robust profitability across its core operations. The company reported consolidated revenue of around $34 billion (€29.6 billion) for the first half of 2025, up from $33 billion (€28.8 billion) in the same timeframe last year. Net income also saw a significant rise, reaching $1,745 million (€1,525 million), compared to $944 million (€825 million) in 2024. This growth was driven by improved earnings in both its commercial and non-commercial segments. The commercial aircraft division alone contributed $24 billion (€20.8 billion) to the total revenue, while the helicopter and defense sectors added $4.3 billion and $6.6 billion (€3.7 billion and €5.8 billion), respectively. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) also climbed to $2.5 billion (€2.2 billion).
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance, highlighting the transformation progress in the Defense and Space division and the impact of fewer commercial aircraft deliveries. He also welcomed the recent EU-US agreement to eliminate tariffs on civil aircraft, which is a positive development for the industry. Airbus secured 494 gross commercial aircraft orders in the first half of 2025, a notable increase from 327 in 2024, including those from the Paris Air Show. After accounting for cancellations, net orders stood at 402, with an order backlog of 8,754 commercial aircraft as of June 30. However, deliveries fell short, with 306 commercial aircraft handed over in the first half of the year.
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