What Happened
European Aerospace Giant Rebounds with Strong Delivery Pace
Airbus has reported a strong second quarter, with record aircraft deliveries and improved financial performance. The company delivered 351 aircraft in the first half of 2026, including 237 in Q2, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance of 870 deliveries. CEO Guillaume Faury expressed satisfaction with the progress, citing a normalized production situation and strong market demand. According to Airbus, the company’s commercial division generated €15.4 billion in revenue and €2.7 billion in adjusted EBIT during Q2. This was reported by Leeham News and Analysis.