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Airbus Reports 204 Net Aircraft Orders in Q1 2025

Global – aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE reported its first quarter 2025 results, highlighting continued momentum in aircraft orders despite delivery delays attributed to supply chain constraints. While the company confirmed its production ramp-up plans, delivery schedules remain heavily weighted towards the latter part of the year.

  • Gross commercial aircraft orders for Q1 2025 reached 280 units, up from 170 in Q1 2024; net orders stood at 204 aircraft

  • Commercial aircraft backlog stood at 8,726 units as of March 31, 2025

  • Airbus delivered 136 commercial aircraft in Q1 2025, slightly down from 142 in Q1 2024:

    • 17 A220s

    • 106 A320 Family

    • 4 A330s

    • 9 A350s

  • Airbus Helicopters recorded 100 net orders, with 51 units delivered

  • A320 Family production ramp-up targets remain at 75 per month by 2027

  • A330 production stabilised at around 4 per month

  • A350 ramp-up to 12 per month by 2028; A220 target is 14 per month by 2026

  • Specific challenges with Spirit AeroSystems are affecting A220 and A350 ramp-up schedules

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Virgin Australia Appoints New Chief Operating Officer in 2025

Australia – Virgin Australia has appointed Chris Snook as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a key leadership transition as the airline continues its post-pandemic growth and operational transformation. Snook steps into the role following the tenure of Stuart Aggs, under whose leadership the operations team achieved strong performance benchmarks.

  • The transition comes at a time of renewed growth and operational momentum for the airline.

  • Virgin Australia currently employs over 1,200 pilots across its network.

Virgin Australia currently operates 105 aircraft including 96 B737.

Source: Virgin Australia (Chris Snook)

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Saudia Group Orders 10 Airbus A330-900s for flyadeal’s First Widebody Fleet

Saudi Arabia – Saudia Group has disclosed an order with Airbus for 10 A330-900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal. It marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services and enhanced passenger experience, whilst advancing the airline’s goal of operating the youngest fleet among the Middle East’s low-cost airlines.

The agreement was announced at a signing ceremony held at Airbus’ facilities in Toulouse in the presence of His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, Saleh Eid, Vice President of Fleet Management and Agreements at Saudia Group and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales Commercial Aircraft at Airbus.

H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar stated: “This deal marks a pivotal milestone in our ambitious strategy to modernise and expand our fleet. It builds on last year’s historic deal with Airbus for 105 aircraft. This step aligns with our national strategies under Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to connect 250 destinations and facilitate the travel of over 330 million travelers and 150 million tourists by 2030”.

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry said: “Saudia Group’s A330neo order for flyadeal marks a key step in advancing the Kingdom’s aviation ambition to unlock long-haul markets and attract new customers. The A330neo’s proven versatility, new generation efficiency, and excellent passenger experience will perfectly support Saudia Group’s strategic growth and solidify their position as a global aviation leader. We look forward to seeing the versatile champion fly in flyadeal colours.“

Saudia Group ordered 105 Airbus aircraft, including 54 A321neo aircraft for flyadeal in May 2024. Currently, flyadeal operates a fleet of 37 A320 Family aircraft and Saudia a fleet of 93 A320 Family and A330 aircraft.

Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm / 13,300 km non-stop. The A330neo features the award-winning Airspace cabin, which offers passengers a unique experience, high level of comfort, ambience, and design. This includes more individual space, enlarged overhead bins, a new lighting system and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.

At the end of March 2025, the A330 Family had won over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide. As with all Airbus aircraft, the A330 family is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and is targeting up to 100% SAF capability by 2030.

About Saudia Group
Saudia Group is the parent company of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) and flyadeal, overseeing both full-service and low-cost carrier operations. The group plays a central role in the Kingdom’s aviation development under Saudi Vision 2030.

About Airbus
Airbus is a global leader in aerospace manufacturing, offering a wide range of commercial aircraft. The company is recognized for its innovation, efficiency, and sustainability-driven designs.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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