Aerospace News – Late February 2025
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Commercial aircraft orders grew 168% in January 2025 compared to January 2024, significantly exceeding the five-year average of 67, new figures from the industry trade body show.
According to ADS, the latest commercial aircraft data further highlights a sustained growth in aircraft deliveries, with 71 delivered in January 2025 marking the highest January delivery rate since 2019. The strong January order rebound signals a return of confidence among airline decision-makers, echoing trends seen in 2022 and 2023. Standing at 15,834 aircraft, the backlog represents up to £258bn in value for the UK and more than a decade’s worth of work
Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has raised its annual shareholder dividend on the back on delivering on its 2024 guidance.
Chief executive, Guillaume Faury, said: “We achieved strong order intake across all businesses in 2024. We delivered on our 2024 guidance in what was a testing year for Airbus.” “We refocused our efforts on key priorities, notably the production ramp-up and the transformation of Defence and Space. We continue to pursue profitable growth and our decarbonisation ambition. The 2024 financial results and the level of confidence we have in our future performance support our proposal for an increased dividend
