Wizz Air reported a 26% increase in operating profit to €439.2 million in the first six months of 2025, driven by operational improvements and capacity adjustments. The airline has closed its Abu Dhabi base and initiated the closure of its Vienna base, with plans to open new bases at lower-cost airports.
Piper Aircraft reported a strong year with 291 aircraft deliveries in 2024, representing a nearly 20% increase over 2023. The growth is attributed to the successful launch of the M700 FURY, Piper's new flagship model, Breaking Defense reports.
Business jet deliveries surged 10.6% year-over-year through September 2025, reaching 554 aircraft, according to GAMA's latest shipment data. Despite overall fixed-wing aircraft deliveries remaining flat at 1.
Boeing has reported a significant increase in aircraft deliveries for 2025, up 68.9% compared to the previous year. The company delivered 537 aircraft, including five 737 MAXs to United Airlines and three to American Airlines.
Boeing's Chief Financial Officer Jay Malave projects stronger aircraft deliveries in 2026 for both the 737 and 787 jets, signaling improved production momentum following FAA regulatory approval. Speaking at the UBS Global Industrials & Transportation Conference, Malave indicated that production rate increases implemented in late 2025 will translate into measurable delivery gains by Q1 2026, with minimal reliance on inventory drawdowns.
Boeing delivered 600 commercial aircraft in 2025, surpassing Airbus' sales figures for the first time since 2018. The company handed over 160 commercial airplanes in the fourth quarter alone, led by strong output from its 737 and 787 programs.
Airbus has reported its first orders and deliveries data for 2026, showing a slow start to the year after missing annual targets in 2025. The manufacturer delivered 19 commercial aircraft in January, with 15 customers receiving brand-new jets.