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business1 day ago

Boeing tops Airbus in 2025 orders as US demand fuels rebound

Boeing outsold Airbus on gross orders in 2025 for the first time this decade, booking 1,075 gross orders (Airbus: 1,000) as countries rushed to buy US aircraft to curry favor with the Trump administration. Boeing delivered 600 commercial jets, while Airbus delivered 793, and the backlog climbed to about 6,130. The turnaround has been aided by FAA relief allowing Boeing to certify its own jets again and by the Spirit AeroSystems acquisition, with large orders from carriers like Alaska Airlines helping late-year momentum.

business1 day ago

Boeing Edges Airbus in 2025 Net Orders for First Time in Seven Years

Boeing finished 2025 with 1,173 net orders and 600 deliveries (63 in December), marking its first net-order lead over Airbus since 2018, even as Airbus delivered more jets in 2025 (793) with 889 net orders; supply-chain constraints persisted, airlines secured early-2030s delivery slots, and recent orders from Alaska Airlines and Delta signal ongoing demand.

business1 month ago

Airbus to inspect A320 fuselage panels after multiple quality issues

Airbus is inspecting a limited number of A320 aircraft due to a supplier quality issue with metal panels, following recent widespread grounding of planes for a software update related to solar radiation interference. The issue is not considered an immediate safety threat, and the inspection process aims to identify affected aircraft, with the impact on repairs and timelines still unclear.

business1 month ago

Airbus Recovers from Quality and Software Issues with Fleet Rebounds

Airbus shares dropped up to 10% after discovering a quality issue with fuselage panels on dozens of A320 aircraft, leading to delays in deliveries but no immediate impact on in-service planes. The company has identified and contained the problem, and the stock decline reflects investor concern over the manufacturing flaw amid recent software-related disruptions affecting the fleet.

technology1 month ago

Airbus Addresses Software and Solar Radiation Issues Affecting Flights

Airbus recalled thousands of A320 aircraft due to potential data corruption caused by intense solar radiation, which could affect flight control systems, following an incident where a plane experienced a sudden altitude drop. The issue is linked to solar flares and sunspot activity, prompting software updates and raising concerns about space weather impacts on aviation safety.

business6 months ago

Airbus Leads with 142 Orders at Paris Air Show Amid Boeing's Absence

At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus secured 142 firm orders and 103 MOUs, driven by strong demand for the A350 and A320neo families, while Boeing scaled back its presence following the recent Air India crash and did not announce new orders. Embraer also made notable sales, including 60 E175s and military aircraft orders. The show was relatively quiet aside from these deals, with Boeing facing challenges due to recent tragedies and technical issues.

business7 months ago

Airbus Secures Major Orders at Paris Airshow Despite Geopolitical Tensions

Airbus announced nearly $10 billion in orders at the Paris Air Show, overshadowed by the recent Air India crash involving Boeing, which led to reduced Boeing presence at the event. Major deals included orders from Saudi Arabian leasing company AviLease, Riyadh Air, and Polish airline LOT, highlighting ongoing industry challenges such as supply chain issues and the impact of recent aviation accidents.