Airbus recorded a remarkable performance in September, delivering 73 aircraft, the highest number ever achieved for this month.
This figure exceeded analyst expectations of 69–70 and indicates that engine supply issues are finally easing.
The company’s year-to-date deliveries reached 507 aircraft, showing a 2% increase compared with the same period in 2024, when 497 aircraft had been delivered. At mid-year, Airbus was still down 5%, but the latest results reveal a clear recovery in production.
However, to meet its annual target of 820 aircraft, Airbus must deliver 313 more units between October and December — a 16% increase from last year’s final quarter. The current record for fourth-quarter deliveries remains 297 aircraft, set in 2018.
According to analysts at Jefferies and data from Cirium, the strong September performance was supported by improved engine availability from CFM International (GE–Safran). These engines had previously caused production bottlenecks for the A320 family. Despite remaining challenges, Airbus continues its effort to boost monthly A320 output to 75 units.
The European manufacturer is also close to reaching a historic milestone. Total deliveries of the A320 family are about to match or surpass Boeing’s 737, with both models exceeding 12,250 aircraft delivered worldwide. If confirmed, this would make the A320 the most-sold commercial jetliner in history.
Airbus will release its official order and delivery data on October 8, confirming whether the positive momentum continues into the fourth quarter.
With information from Reuters.
