Airbus third-quarter earnings down as deliveries slip but airframer maintains ramp-up targets

Airbus reported a 12% decrease in its third-quarter commercial aircraft earnings, totaling €1.38 billion ($1.54 billion). This decline was primarily due to a reduction in the number of A330s delivered during the three-month period. Despite this drop in earnings, Airbus remains committed to achieving its full-year delivery target of approximately 870 aircraft. The airframer’s production ramp-up ambitions also remain consistent with their nine-month goals. Airbus continues to focus on increasing output and meeting previously stated targets for aircraft deliveries.