Airbus SE delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, according to preliminary reports, narrowly surpassing its revised annual target of approximately 790 jets. The European aerospace manufacturer achieved this milestone following a significant end-of-year production push in December, overcoming a series of supply chain disruptions and technical setbacks that had previously threatened its delivery schedule.
The company originally aimed to deliver around 820 aircraft but lowered its guidance in early December 2025. This adjustment was primarily attributed to a quality issue involving fuselage panels supplied by a Spanish manufacturer, specifically affecting the A320-family jets. Additionally, the manufacturer faced a mandatory software update for thousands of A320neo aircraft late in the year, which further complicated the final delivery flow.
To meet the updated target, Airbus teams conducted an intense year-end effort, handing over roughly 130 aircraft in December alone. Industry data suggests this surge included the delivery of ten A321neo jets in a single day on December 19. Despite the revised targets, Airbus maintained its financial guidance for 2025, projecting an adjusted EBIT of approximately €7.0 billion.
While official audited figures are expected to be published on January 12, 2026, the preliminary count of 793 marks the seventh consecutive year Airbus has led the industry in commercial deliveries. The performance places Airbus roughly 200 units ahead of its primary competitor, Boeing, which is estimated to have delivered approximately 590 aircraft in 2025.
