Airbus sees uptick in 2025 jet deliveries but flags new charges
Airbus has reported a 7% increase in deliveries to around 820 jets this year, despite facing short-term production pressures and delays to its A350 freighter. The company's adjusted operating income for 2024 was down 8%, but still met market expectations. Airbus also flagged risks on its slow-selling A400M military transport aircraft amid weak orders.
- The delayed delivery of fuselage parts from Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier to Airbus, highlights the fragility of global supply chains in the aerospace industry.
- How will the ongoing production challenges and potential impact of uncertainty over orders for the A400M affect Airbus's long-term competitiveness in the market?