Airbus. Photo: Sergey Kohl / Shutterstock European aircraft manufacturer Airbus concluded 2025 with strong results across all divisions, continuing to grow in commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space activities.
During the year, Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft, compared to 766 in the previous year. Consolidated revenues increased by 6% to €73.4 billion, adjusted EBIT reached €7.1 billion, and net profit amounted to €5.2 billion. Earnings per share were €6.61.
The company recorded gross orders for 1,000 commercial aircraft, with net orders after cancellations totaling 889 aircraft. The order backlog at the end of the year reached a record 8,754 aircraft, providing Airbus with long-term visibility for the coming years.
Commercial Aircraft revenue was €52.6 billion, driven by higher deliveries and expanded services. Helicopter revenue rose 13% to €9 billion, with 392 helicopters delivered. Defense and Space also performed well, with revenue up 11% to €13.4 billion and improved profitability.
Airbus notes that global demand for commercial aircraft continues to support higher production rates, but a shortage of Pratt & Whitney engines is limiting the rate of expansion for the A320 family. The company expects to reach a production rate of between 70 and 75 aircraft per month by the end of 2027. In the A220 program, the target is 13 aircraft per month by 2028, and in the A350, the target is maintained at a rate of 12 aircraft per month.
Free cash flow before customer financing was €4.6 billion, and the gross cash balance amounted to €27.2 billion. The company's board of directors will propose to the general meeting a dividend of €3.20 per share for 2025.
Last month, Airbus announced that it would launch the first Pleiades Neo Next satellite in early 2028 from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The launch will be carried out using Avio's Vega C launcher. Airbus noted that the program is intended to strengthen the company's Earth observation capabilities and expand its portfolio of geospatial services, including through the development of new satellites with a native resolution of 20 centimeters.