Airbus, Europe’s leading aircraft manufacturer, has reported that its net profit rose by 47 per cent in the first half of the year, thanks to an increase in aircraft deliveries and growth in sales from its defence division.
According to Agence France-Presse, the company’s net profit stood at €2.2 billion, whilst revenue rose by 12 per cent year-on-year to €33.2 billion.
“Our strong first-half results mainly reflect higher commercial aircraft deliveries and strong performance in the defence and space sectors against the backdrop of a challenging and rapidly changing environment,” said Airbus Chief Executive Guillaume Faury.
In the first half of the year, the company delivered 351 commercial aircraft, compared with 306 in the first six months of 2025. Airbus receives the bulk of its payments for an aircraft when it delivers it to customers, making this a critical indicator of overall performance. The company is attempting to ramp up production following a reduction during the Covid-19 pandemic, mainly due to supply chain issues.
The company also stated that Airbus Defence and Space’s revenue rose by 17 per cent year-on-year to €5.8 billion, with increased volumes observed across all business segments. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as well as the war in the Middle East, have prompted countries around the world to increase their defence spending.