Airbus has reported a robust financial performance for the first nine months of the year. The European planemaker’s sales rose 7% to €47.4 billion, driven by solid demand and improved output. Operating profit grew 25% to €3,365 million, while net profit jumped 46% to €2,641 million by the end of September. The figures reflect continued recovery in the aviation sector and stronger production efficiency across Airbus’s main programmes.
The European manufacturer has already factored tariffs into its year-end outlook. It plans to deliver 820 aircraft in 2025, aiming for an adjusted operating profit of €7 billion and free cash flow before customer financing of €4.5 billion. However, aircraft orders have slowed — 514 net orders after cancellations, compared with 648 a year earlier. Airbus Helicopters logged 306 units, nearly matching last year’s total. Defence and Space orders reached €6.8 billion, well below the €11 billion recorded in the same period of 2024.
Deliveries, however, show progress. Airbus handed over 507 commercial aircraft, up from 497 in 2024. The mix included 62 A220s, 392 A320-family jets, 20 A330s, and 33 A350s.
The commercial aviation arm saw a 3% revenue rise to €33.9 billion. Helicopter sales jumped 16% to €5.7 billion, with 218 units delivered. Defence and Space revenue increased 17% to €8.88 billion. All divisions reported positive adjusted EBIT — €3,270 million for commercial aviation, €495 million for helicopters, and €420 million for Defence and Space.
Airbus continues its production push. The A320 programme targets a rate of 75 aircraft per month by 2027. The A220 will rise to 12 per month in 2026. The A330 remains steady at four per month, moving to five by 2029, while the A350 should reach 12 monthly units in 2028.
Finally, Airbus holds €21.3 billion in gross cash, down from €27 billion last December. Net cash has fallen to €7 billion, weighed down by dividends and a weaker dollar. (€1.00 = US$1.16 at time of publication).
