Airbus Delivers 793 Aircraft in 2025, Backlog Hits Record High

Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, maintaining delivery growth despite ongoing supply-chain constraints and a complex operating environment. The deliveries were made to 91 customers worldwide, a 4% increase over the previous year, and slightly exceeded the manufacturer’s revised full-year target of “around 790 aircraft,” according to reporting by Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter.

Airbus also recorded 1,000 new gross orders across its Commercial Aircraft business during the year, pushing its order backlog to a record 8,754 aircraft at the end of December 2025. The growing backlog underscores sustained global demand for Airbus’ single-aisle and widebody product portfolio, even as airlines and manufacturers continue to navigate production bottlenecks.

The year saw Airbus deliver aircraft across its full range of programs, including milestone entries into service and new airline operators for the A220, A321XLR, A330neo, and A350-1000 in multiple regions. These deliveries highlight Airbus’ expanding footprint across short-, medium-, and long-haul markets, as well as the increasing importance of fuel-efficient next-generation aircraft for fleet renewal.

Airbus also secured repeat business from existing customers and attracted new operators in both the single-aisle and widebody segments. Demand for long-haul aircraft remained resilient, with the widebody backlog rising to a new year-end record of 1,124 aircraft, reflecting airline confidence in long-term international traffic growth.

Originally, Airbus had guided toward deliveries of around 820 aircraft for 2025, but lowered that target in early December due to persistent supply-chain disruptions affecting engines, structures, and cabin equipment. Even so, the final delivery tally demonstrates Airbus’ ability to stabilize output and gradually increase production volumes under challenging conditions.

According to Bloomberg, the final delivery figure slightly exceeded Airbus’ revised expectations, offering a positive signal heading into 2026 as the manufacturer works toward higher monthly production rates, particularly for the A320neo family.

Airbus confirmed on January 3, 2026, that it will publish its audited full-year commercial aircraft figures on January 12, 2026, providing additional detail on orders, deliveries, and cancellations.

As airlines worldwide accelerate fleet modernization to meet rising passenger demand and emissions targets, Airbus’ record backlog positions the manufacturer for sustained production growth over the remainder of the decade.

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Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, airbus.com, reuters.com