Demands and Dispatches
Whatcha Need to Know About Airbus Deliveries in May 2025
Take a gander at the stats for our order and delivery deets in the nifty table below. These numbers are valid as of the end of May 2025.
- May 2025 deliveries: A total of 51 deliveries went to 32 customers
- May 2025 gross orders: Zippo, zero, zilch. Nada when it comes to new orders.
- 2025 deliveries: A whopping 243 deliveries to 61 customers so far. But remember, that figure does not include the 2 A330-900 delivered to AIR BELGIUM via AIRBUS FINANCIAL SERVICES.
Now, some background on the situation. May '25 saw a significant drop in Airbus's delivery performance, compounded by production constraints across various aircraft families. Even deliveries via Airbus Financial Services weren't exempt from this slump.
** highlights **
- Total May '25 Deliveries: Airbus managed to wrangle 47 aircraft, which is a steep decline compared to April's 56 and March's 71 deliveries[5].
- Engine shortages: The primary culprit in this debacle? Engine woes from Safran and CFM International, causing significant delays in production, particularly impacting the Leap 1A engine used in the A320neo family[5].
- Aircraft Families:
- A320neo Family: Delivered 39 units in May '25, down from 46 in March and 40 in April. To make matters worse, 17 engine-less "glider" aircraft were stored due to engine scarcity[2][5].
- A350: Only a single aircraft was delivered in May 2025, far below the planned six per month. Airbus plans to gradually boost A350 production once supply chain improvements are made[2][5].
- A330neo: Deliveries at three aircraft in May '25, slightly under the target rate of four per month. No plans to ramp up production have been announced[2].
- Customers and Financing: Airbus counts both direct sales and aircraft delivered via Airbus Financial Services in its total delivery count[1][5].
**Caveats **
- The precise allocation between deliveries via Airbus Financial Services and direct sales for May '25 is unspecified.
- Specific gross order numbers for May '25 weren't detailed in the available sources. However, Airbus aims for an overall annual delivery growth target of 7% in 2025, targeting 820 aircraft deliveries[5].
In a nutshell, the drop in Airbus deliveries in May '25 is primarily due to engine issues and supply chain bottlenecks. Despite those challenges, Airbus vows to meet its growth targets and boost production once the issues are sorted[3]. So, hang tight—things should start picking up soon!
The drop in Airbus deliveries during May 2025, primarily due to engine shortages, has impacted the aerospace industry. This slump extends to deliveries through Airbus Financial Services, indicating a significant impact on finance within the company's operations.
