Paris, December 24 - Airbus has intensified its production efforts in the final weeks of 2025, achieving a notable milestone by delivering 10 A321neo aircraft in a single day on December 19. This surge underscores the European manufacturer's determination to approach its revised annual delivery target of approximately 790 commercial jets, amid persistent supply chain pressures affecting the A320 family. The A321neo, Airbus's bestselling narrowbody variant, continues to drive the company's output, benefiting from high demand for its enhanced fuel efficiency and extended range capabilities.
The December 19 deliveries highlight the A321neo's dominant role in Airbus's portfolio, with the aircraft featuring advanced LEAP-1A or PW1100G engines that provide up to 20% better fuel economy per seat compared to previous generations. Recipients included major operators such as Wizz Air, which received multiple units as part of its fleet modernization toward an all-A321neo operation, alongside carriers like IndiGo, Scoot, China Airlines, and AirAsia. These handovers originated from key final assembly lines in Hamburg, Tianjin, and Toulouse, reflecting coordinated global production ramps.
This single-day achievement comes as Airbus navigates a challenging year marked by supplier quality issues on fuselage panels, which prompted a downward revision from an initial goal of around 820 deliveries. By the end of November, the company had handed over 657 aircraft, necessitating a strong December performance. The A321neo's popularity, evident in its substantial backlog and frequent order conversions from smaller A320neo variants, positions it as a cornerstone for airlines seeking operational efficiency on high-density routes.
Overall, the push to maximize A321neo deliveries illustrates Airbus's resilience in meeting robust market demand for fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft, even as industry-wide constraints persist. With thousands of A321neo units on order, the variant remains pivotal to the manufacturer's long-term growth strategy in the competitive single-aisle segment.
