Initially, Airbus had set a delivery target of around 770 after revising it in July due to supply chain issues. The company avoided a potential second profit warning in November by securing an additional engine supply deal. However, persistent challenges with interior supplies and ongoing negotiations between airlines, Airbus, and seat suppliers caused delays in some deliveries, leaving the target just out of reach.
The data is still subject to audit, and final numbers may change. There is some flexibility in whether deliveries can be recorded before ownership changes hands, although one source noted that such “paper” deliveries were fewer in 2024.
Airbus had already signaled that a shortfall of fewer than 20 planes would not be material enough to trigger a profit warning. The company relies heavily on commercial jet deliveries for its operating profits and cash flow.
Bloomberg News reported that Airbus delivered around 760 planes in 2024. The company is expected to provide its 2025 forecasts along with full results on February 20.