Airbus Reports Q1 Revenue Surge Despite Supply Chain Woes

Airbus reported strong first-quarter financial results for 2025, with revenues rising 6% year-over-year to €13.5 billion, and net income increasing to €793 million, despite persistent supply chain challenges that led to a slight decrease in aircraft deliveries compared to the previous year. The company delivered 136 commercial aircraft, down from 142, but saw commercial aircraft revenues climb to €9.5 billion, bolstered by favorable foreign exchange rates. Airbus secured 280 gross commercial aircraft orders, marking significant demand and raising its order backlog to 8,726 aircraft. The manufacturer reaffirmed its full-year guidance for 820 aircraft deliveries and is maintaining ambitious production ramp-up targets, such as producing 75 A320 Family aircraft per month by 2027 and 12 A350s monthly by 2028. Supply chain bottlenecks, particularly with Spirit AeroSystems, continue to impact some programs, but Airbus is moving forward with plans to take over relevant work packages to improve efficiency. Leadership emphasized ongoing efforts to address supply disruptions and monitor potential tariff impacts, while remaining optimistic about meeting production and business goals.