Airbus posted a profit of 1.94 billion Euro for the third quarter of 2025. This is significantly higher than expected. The aircraft manufacturer is seeing healthy demand for aircraft, but has decided to postpone the planned production increase for the A220 series for the time being.

Both the commercial aircraft division, the defense branch, and the helicopter arm performed well in the past three months. Revenue increased by 14 percent, reaching Ç17.8 billion.

Airbus previously indicated its intention to increase A220 production to 14 units per month. This will now happen no sooner than the end of 2026, meaning that for the time being, 12 units will roll off the production line each month in Montreal, Canada, and Mobile, USA. In a statement, Airbus stated that it is responding to "the balance between supply and demand."

The European aircraft manufacturer has now delivered more than 450 A220s, which are in service with AirBaltic, SWISS, Air Canada, and Delta Air Lines, among others.

Airbus aims to produce no fewer than 75 units of the A320neo series per month by 2027, compared to approximately 60 currently.

A330neo production will remain stable, gradually increasing from 4 to 5 units per month between now and 2029. The A350 series is expected to roll out of the production line at 12 units per month by 2028.

Airbus must strive to meet its 2025 delivery target in the final three months. The aircraft manufacturer had targeted 820 aircraft, but has now just surpassed the 500 mark.

Airbus's quarterly profit significantly outperformed its major rival, Boeing. The American aircraft manufacturer suffered a billion-dollar loss, mainly due to a significant write-down on the delayed 777X program.

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