Paris, December 17 - Airbus, the leading European aircraft manufacturer, has delivered approximately 30 commercial jets in the first half of December 2025, according to industry sources. This pace reflects a slower-than-usual start to the month, influenced by ongoing resolutions to a recently identified quality issue involving fuselage panels on certain A320-family aircraft. The company, known for its robust Airbus A320neo and A350 models, continues to prioritize thorough inspections and fixes to maintain high standards in aviation safety and reliability.
Following a revised full-year target announced earlier this month, Airbus aims for around 790 aircraft deliveries in 2025, down from an initial goal of approximately 820. Through November, the planemaker had handed over 657 jets, leaving a substantial number to complete in December. The mid-month figure of about 30 deliveries underscores the challenges posed by the fuselage panel concern, which has prompted some airlines to seek additional details on repair protocols before accepting new aircraft. Airbus has emphasized that the defect poses no flight safety risk, distinguishing it from a separate software update addressed previously.
Despite these hurdles, Airbus maintains a strong position in the global commercial aircraft market, outpacing rival Boeing in year-to-date deliveries, a key metric for revenue recognition in the aerospace industry. The company's portfolio, including popular narrowbody jets like the A321neo and widebody options such as the A350, supports ongoing demand from airlines worldwide amid recovering passenger traffic.
As December progresses, attention turns to whether Airbus can accelerate its delivery rhythm in the closing weeks, a period historically marked by increased activity. Achieving the adjusted 790-jet target would solidify Airbus's performance in 2025 aircraft deliveries, reinforcing its leadership in producing efficient, modern commercial airplanes for the aviation sector.
