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Airbus delivers 621 aircraft in January-October, a 6% increase

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on November 6, 2026

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· Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Airbus Aircraft Deliveries Grow 6% to 621 Jets in 2023, Orders Surge

Airbus Aircraft Delivery and Order Performance in 2023

Year-to-Date Delivery Growth

Nov 6 (Reuters) - Airbus reported on Friday a 6.2% year-on-year increase in aircraft deliveries between January and October, bringing the year-to-date tally to 621.

October Delivery Breakdown

• It handed over 74 jets to 45 customers in October, just below the 78 in the same month a year ago

Delivery Targets and Analyst Expectations

• The European planemaker needs to deliver roughly 249 aircraft by the end of 2026 to reach its widely watched goal of 870

• Analysts at Jefferies had expected 77 deliveries in October

Aircraft Models Delivered

• Airbus delivered 4 A330 wide-body and 39 A321neo single-aisle jets last month, as the recently discovered quality flaws on some of these models have been contained, CEO Guillaume Faury said

Order Activity and Cancellations

• The company sold 202 planes in October, bringing the total number of gross orders for the year so far to 1,376 jets

• Two new cancellations of two jets brought the total cancellations in the period to 71. Airbus reported 1,305 net orders since January

(Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro; Editing by Peter Graff and Emelia Sithole-Matarise)

Key Takeaways

  • Deliveries up to October (621 aircraft) reflect solid progress toward 2026 target of ~870; Airbus will need approximately 249 more deliveries in Nov–Dec. (investing.com)
  • October deliveries (74) beat Jefferies’ estimate of 77 and slightly underperformed year‑ago (78); A330 and A321neo quality issues have been contained. (investing.com)
  • Order momentum remains robust: 202 gross orders in October, total gross YTD orders 1,376, with net YTD orders 1,305 — robust backlog supports delivery ramp‑up. (airbus.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many aircraft did Airbus deliver between January and October 2023?
Airbus delivered 621 aircraft between January and October 2023, marking a 6.2% year-on-year increase.
How many jets did Airbus deliver in October 2023?
Airbus delivered 74 jets to 45 customers in October 2023.
What is Airbus’s delivery goal for 2023?
Airbus aims to deliver 870 aircraft by the end of 2023, requiring about 249 more deliveries.
How many net orders has Airbus reported since January 2023?
Airbus has reported 1,305 net orders since January 2023.
Were there any order cancellations for Airbus this year?
Yes, there were two new cancellations in October, bringing the total to 71 cancellations in 2023.

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