Market Intelligence: North and Central Asia

Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of January 2026

Global – In January 2026, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 19 aircraft to 15 customers
    • 3 A220-300
    • 5 A320neo
    • 10 A321neo
    • 1 A350-900
  • Secured 49 gross orders

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed Excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

AFM reported last month that Airbus reported a 4% year-on-year increase in aircraft deliveries for 2025, highlighting the sustained global demand for its single-aisle and widebody aircraft families. The company’s latest figures underscore continued momentum in commercial aviation recovery and expansion, with implications for future pilot hiring and simulator training capacity.

  • Airbus delivered 793 aircraft to 91 customers in 2025, up from 766 in 2024 and 735 in 2023.

  • The year closed with a record commercial order backlog of 8,754 aircraft, including a widebody backlog high of 1,124.

  • Gross orders totaled 1,000 across 57 customers (889 net), including:

    • 49 A220s

    • 656 A320s

    • 100 A330neos

    • 193 A350s

    • 2 A330 MRTTs (Multi Role Tanker Transports)

  • Significant deliveries included:

    • A220 Family: 93 in 2025, up from 75 in 2024 and 68 in 2023 (almost 8 per month)

    • A320 Family: 607 in 2025, up slightly from 602 in 2024 and 571 in 2023 (almost 51 per month)

    • A330 Family: 36 in 2025, compared to 32 in both 2024 and 2023 (3 per month)

    • A350 Family: 57 in 2025, equal to 2024, but slightly down from 64 in 2023 (almost 5 per month)

  • 2025 saw key first deliveries and new operator entries for the A220, A321XLR, A330neo, and A350-1000.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Canada-based FTO Operator Launches Free Global Pilot Training Resource to Developing Countries

Global – Canada-based pilot, flight instructor and flight school operator Jules Selwan has launched a free online pilot training handbook initiative aimed at supporting student pilots in developing countries. The platform, accessible at www.selwanj.com, offers no-cost educational resources covering foundational aviation topics.

  • The handbook draws on Selwan’s 25 years of experience flying aircraft from light trainers to the Airbus A330.

  • Although based on Canadian training standards, approximately 90% of the content is globally applicable, excluding national regulatory sections.

  • The initiative focuses on reducing access barriers for aspiring pilots worldwide, especially in regions where high training costs limit entry into aviation careers.

  • Selwan intends the materials to serve both new and current students seeking accessible, high-quality aviation knowledge.

Juules Selwan leads Canadian FTO International Pilot Academy.

Source: Jules Selwan
Photo Credit: Jules Selwan

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Airbus Helicopter Sees Strong Global Demand, Orders Surge in 2025

Global – Airbus Helicopters reported a robust order performance in 2025, securing 544 gross helicopter orders (net: 536) from 205 customers across 50 countries, highlighting strong global demand across civil, parapublic, military, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) markets.

  • Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders in 2025, with 536 net orders, reflecting nearly a 20% increase in units compared with prior periods.

  • The company delivered 392 helicopters in 2025, sustaining its global presence across mission profiles.

  • Breakdown of 2025 deliveries by type:
    • H125 – 129 units
    • H130 – 47 units
    • H135 – 45 units
    • H140 – 61 units
    • H145 – 149 units
    • H160 – 30 units
    • H175 – 15 units
    • Super Puma – 34 units
    • NH90 – 34 units

  • Airbus captured 51% of the civil and parapublic helicopter market and 28% of the military market in unit bookings, reinforcing its competitive position in both commercial and defence segments.

  • Major sovereign commitments included Spain’s landmark order for 100 helicopters (50 H145Ms, 31 NH90s across all armed forces branches, and first orders for H175M), and Germany’s continuation of its modernisation with 20 additional H145Ms.

  • The NH90 programme showed renewed activity: the Netherlands ordered three additional aircraft, Greece signed a follow‑on support contract, and Germany received its first NH90 Sea Tiger anti‑submarine/anti‑surface warfare variant.

  • In the heavy helicopter segment, Greece ordered eight H215s for firefighting, and Morocco contracted ten H225M helicopters, with first deliveries to Iraq.

  • The H145 emerged as the top seller with 149 orders, reaffirming its broad appeal across civil and parapublic and military markets.

  • Airbus introduced the H140, a next‑generation light twin engine helicopter with 61 firm orders, featuring innovative design elements including a T‑tail configuration.

  • The Racer demonstrator achieved a cruise speed of 440 km/h (240 kts), surpassing original performance targets and reflecting Airbus’ capability to deliver high‑speed rotorcraft solutions with optimised aerodynamics.

  • Airbus expanded its UAS portfolio by integrating Survey Copter, securing first contracts with Drone Forge and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMS Agency), plus six VSR700s for the French Ministry of Armed Forces.

  • Through HTeaming capabilities, Airbus continues to advance crewed‑uncrewed teaming solutions, enabling real‑time management of uncrewed systems from crewed platforms and enhancing overall mission effectiveness.

  • The H160 programme progressed with the military H160M “Guépard” completing its first flight and sustained civil market share (~50%) in the medium twin segment. The H160 also expanded operational use with law enforcement, firefighting, and offshore missions, including first U.S. energy sector operations with PHI Aviation.

  • The H175 super medium helicopter received 15 orders in 2025, strengthening its role in the upper mid‑size segment.

  • To support growing demand, Airbus commenced construction of a new Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vemagal, Karnataka, India—the world’s fourth H125 FAL—further enhancing industrial capacity and reinforcing commitments to the Indian market and global supply chain resilience.

Statements

  • “Airbus Helicopters’ outstanding performance in 2025, marked by an order intake increase close to 20% in units, demonstrates that our modern civil and military portfolios are delivering the precise mission capabilities required in today’s complex environment,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.

  • “Our focus on defence and security has never been sharper. Furthermore, we are leading the shift toward UAS by integrating Survey Copter into our core operations, establishing a comprehensive range of tactical drones. By combining drones with our advanced and unique HTeaming capabilities, we provide a seamless, networked ecosystem for the modern battlespace,” added Bruno Even.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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