Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net). As a result, its 2023 year end backlog stood at 8,598 aircraft.
- Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11% increase on 2022.
- 2,319 gross orders (2,094 net), including 1,835 A320 Family and 300 A350 Family aircraft.
- Demonstrates strong recovery and acceleration for modernising aircraft fleets with latest generation fuel efficient aircraft.
- The 2023 year end backlog stands at 8,598 aircraft.
“2023 was a landmark year for Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business with exceptional sales and deliveries on the upper end of our target,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO. “A number of factors came together to help us achieve our goals, including the increased flexibility and capability of our global industrial system, as well as the strong demand from airlines to refresh their fleets with our most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft.” Guillaume added: “This is a remarkable achievement. My thanks goes to our customers, supplier partners and all the Airbus teams who made it happen.”
Avation PLC (LON:AVAP) is a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company owning a fleet of aircraft which it leases to airlines across the world. Avation’s future focus are new technology low CO2 emission aircraft.
