Airbus Company Profile: Revenue, Business Model & Strategy

FY2025 revenue rose 6% to ~$83 billion (€73.420 billion) and net income rose 23% to ~$5.9 billion (€5.221 billion). Airbus reported 793 deliveries, an 8,754-aircraft commercial backlog and a ~$699 billion (€618.824 billion) consolidated order book. These operating and demand measures are distinct from revenue. Airbus SE is the European aerospace powerhouse and Boeing's primary rival, holding a robust market valuation generally exceeding $130 billion.

Airbus competes with Boeing in commercial aircraft and with different manufacturers in helicopters, defence and space. Competition varies by product, customer and procurement programme. Large commercial-aircraft manufacturing has high certification, engineering and capital requirements. Airbus and Boeing are the two principal large commercial-aircraft producers. Airbus has certified single-aisle and twin-aisle families, a multinational production network and common cockpit principles across several families. Production depends on timely engines, aerostructures and cabin equipment. Airbus cited Pratt & Whitney engine shortages when discussing its ramp-up and guidance. Airbus earns revenue from commercial aircraft and related services, civil and military helicopters, and defence and space products and services. Aircraft revenue depends on contract performance and deliveries; orders and backlog indicate contracted demand but are not revenue. Airbus SE is a European aerospace group with commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence and space businesses. It reported ~$83 billion (€73.42 billion) of FY2025 revenue, delivered 793 commercial aircraft and ended 2025 with 8,754 commercial aircraft in backlog.