Did Airbus Hit Its Revised 790-Jet Delivery Target? Data Due Jan 12.

January 2, 2026 at 04:34 PM•2 min read

Airbus confirmed it will release final 2025 commercial delivery numbers on January 12, signaling confidence in meeting its revised target of around 790 jets despite a production glitch.

Key Points

1Airbus will publish its audited 2025 commercial delivery data on January 12, 2026.
2The company is confident it met its revised delivery target of 'around 790' jets, lowered from 'around 820' due to a supplier quality issue on A320 Family fuselage panels.
3Airbus is expected to retain the title of the world's largest planemaker by deliveries, but Boeing surpassed it in new orders for 2025.

The European planemaker Airbus is poised to release its final, audited commercial aircraft delivery data for 2025 on January 12. This formal scheduling announcement suggests strong manufacturer confidence in meeting its recently revised annual target.

Revised Delivery Target

Airbus had previously cut its full-year delivery guidance. The initial goal was “around 820” commercial jets. However, the company lowered this figure to “around 790” aircraft in December 2025.

This adjustment followed a supplier quality issue. The problem involved fuselage panels for the popular A320 Family of aircraft. The glitch disrupted the final assembly and delivery flow.

Industry analysts and data firms have tracked the final numbers closely. Aircraft data firm Cirium estimated Airbus delivered 782 aircraft. Another firm, Air Insight, reported a figure of 784 deliveries. These preliminary figures suggest Airbus successfully met the revised “around 790” target.

Global Planemaker Competition

The Airbus 2025 aircraft deliveries are critical for market positioning. The European planemaker is expected to remain the world's largest manufacturer by deliveries.

Preliminary figures show Airbus delivered nearly 200 more aircraft than its U.S. rival, Boeing. This continues Airbus's lead in the production race. The company has maintained a significant order backlog advantage.

However, the competition shifted in the new orders category. Boeing secured a higher number of new orders in 2025. This signals a strong rebound for the U.S. company. It also shows airlines are betting on Boeing's long-term recovery.

Impact on Airlines and Operations

The revised delivery target and production issues have a direct impact on airlines. Delays in receiving new A320 Family jets can disrupt fleet planning. Airlines rely on these new aircraft for expansion and replacing older, less efficient models. The supplier quality issue required inspections and corrective actions. This process can cause further delivery slowdowns.

Fleet Planning: Airlines must adjust schedules due to delayed aircraft induction.
Operational Costs: Older jets remain in service longer, increasing fuel and maintenance costs.
Future Growth: The ability of Airbus to stabilize production is key for global capacity growth.

Stakeholders across the industry are awaiting the official final delivery numbers. The January 12 release will confirm the final tally. This will provide a clear picture of the global planemaker competition for 2025. For the latest commercial aviation news and analysis, visit flying.flights.