Airbus announces ramp up in production with 9m results

Airbus consolidated revenues increased 17 percent to €35.2 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2021, mainly reflecting the higher number of commercial aircraft deliveries compared to 9m 2020. A total of 424 commercial aircraft were delivered in the nine-month period, comprising 34 A220s, 341 A320 Family, 11 A330s, 36 A350s and two A380s. Revenues generated by Airbus’ commercial aircraft activities increased 21 percent, largely reflecting the delivery performance compared to 2020 which was strongly impacted by COVID-19. Airbus has reported gross commercial aircraft orders of 270, with net orders of 133 aircraft after cancellations. The order backlog was