Airbus Confirms Delivery of 78 Jets in October, Faces Challenge of Delivering 235 More in Two Months to Meet Annual Target

Dergam Mousa

2 months ago

Airbus confirmed that it closed October 2025 with the delivery of 78 aircraft to 36 customers, consolidating its production pace in a challenging context.

The breakdown includes:

4 A220-300 units

2 A319neo units

25 A320neo units

37 A321neo units

3 A330-900 units

5 A350-900 units

2 A350-1000 units

With these figures, the European manufacturer reaches a total of 585 deliveries year-to-date. This leaves it with the challenge of completing an additional 235 units in the final two months to achieve its ambitious target of 820 deliveries in 2025.

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Operational Hurdles: Engine Shortage Affects A320

Despite maintaining its annual target, Airbus has had to face logistical complications. During October, the company confirmed that an engine shortage forced it to temporarily store several already-assembled A320 aircraft. This situation adds pressure to the supply chain and tests the manufacturer’s responsiveness in the final stretch of the year.

Firm Orders: 112 New Orders

Parallel to deliveries, Airbus registered 112 gross orders in October. The majority correspond to the A321neo model, with 106 units requested.

Performance and Outlook

Airbus’s performance in October reflects solid commercial demand, especially for the A320neo family and the A321neo, which remains the most requested model. However, operational challenges such as the engine shortage could impact the achievement of its annual target.

With two months remaining and 235 deliveries pending, the European manufacturer is in a race against time to close the year according to its projections. The industry is watching closely how Airbus manages this final stretch, in an environment marked by supply chain tensions and sustained demand from airlines.