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Airbus is aiming to further increase deliveries of airliners this year, building on the 4% growth it achieved in 2024 when customers received 766 aircraft. Announcing full-year financial results on Thursday, the European aerospace company said it is targeting a further 7.3% improvement in 2025 by delivering 820 aircraft, in the face of continuing supply-chain difficulties.

The aerospace and defense side reported a 6% increase in revenues to reach €69.2 billion. However, charges mainly relating to issues in its space activities meant that adjusted earnings of €5.4 billion, which is almost 7% down from 2023 mainly due to charges incurred due to difficulties with space programs.