Financial

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, reported second quarter 2012 financial results reflecting solid core operating performance, continued strong demand for large commercial aircraft, and the impact of unusual charges. Spirit’s second quarter 2012 revenues were $1.341bn, down from $1.466bn for the same period of 2011 as the previous period included recognition of deferred revenue associated with the

Vueling made a net profit of €7.7m in the second quarter of 2012, an improvement of 115% compared to the same period of last year. The operating profit (EBIT) tripled compared with the previous year and amounted to €12.1m. Vueling’s total revenue rose by 29.2%, up to €296.9m. This rise in revenue was the result

For first-half 2012, Safran’s revenue was €6,413m, compared to €5,622m in the same period a year ago, a 14.1% year-on-year increase (5.2% organic growth). First-half 2012 revenue increased by €791m on a reported basis, notably highlighting a good performance in aerospace and security (both organic and from acquisitions). On an organic basis, revenue increased by

During the 2nd quarter of 2012 Embraer delivered 35 jets to the commercial aviation market and 20 to the executive aviation market (17 light jets and 3 large jets); as a consequence, 2Q12 revenues reached US$ 1,717.3m and Gross margin grew from 22.4% in 2Q11 to 23.6% in 2Q12. 2Q12 operating performance was strong and

Butler National Corporation reported that fiscal 2012 year ended April 30, 2012, revenues increased 17% to $54.4m compared to $46.3m in fiscal 2011. The year-over-year increase in revenue reflects additional professional services revenues (up 36%) driven by increased revenues from gaming activities and a decrease in aerospace products revenues (down 9%) attributable to reduced domestic

Air France/KLM reported that total revenues for the first half 2012 amounted to €12.14bn (+5.2% of which a positive currency effect of 1.9%). Operating costs rose 2.7% ex-fuel and by 5.9% including fuel. The main change came from the fuel bill, up €469m. Employee costs of €3.88bn were up 3.9%, including the additional pension charge

EADS achieved solid financial results in the first half of 2012, exceeding expectations. Order intake in the first six months reached €28.2bn driven by solid order activity at Eurocopter, Astrium, Cassidian and Airbus Military and ongoing commercial momentum at Airbus. At the end of June, EADS’ order book stood at a record level of €551.7bn

The Rolls Royce Civil Aerospace segment increased revenue by 17% in the first half of 2012. There was a 26% growth in OE revenue, primarily reflecting higher deliveries of Trent and corporate engines. Services revenue grew by 10% consistent with growth in the installed base of thrust. Profit increased by 24% due to increased OE