Airbus Triumphs at Paris Air Show with Over 250 Orders, While Boeing Faces Empty-Handed Exit
Airbus Secures Over 250 New Orders contrasting Boeing's Zilch
Take a swing back just a week ago, and a Boeing "Dreamliner" crash in India claimed 270 lives. The future of the aircraft manufacturer appears uncertain - not a single new order for the US giant at the world's largest air show. Meanwhile, its rival, Airbus, is celebrating.
At the Paris Air Show 2025, held at Le Bourget, Airbus has scored big with over 250 new aircraft orders. The usually dominant Boeing? Only absentee receipts. Just before the show, a wide-body jet of the 787 "Dreamliner" class crashed in India, causing speculations about technical issues.
All eyes on the A350-1000
One of the tournament's biggest deals was struck by the Saudi Arabian state airline Riyadh Air, ordering a firm 25 units of the Airbus A350-1000, with options for 50 more. Other significant orders for this aircraft model came from the likes of Vietjet from Vietnam, Starlux Airlines, and Avilease, a Saudi Arabian aircraft financier. Airbus's A220 models also found favor with Poland's LOT Polish Airlines.
Sharing the spotlight: Dividends and outlook
Airbus shared more than just its new orders at the show. The company revealed plans for a 50% dividend payout ratio, up from the previous 30-40%, aimed at involving its shareholders more in the company's success. Airbus confirmed its outlook for 2025, setting an adjusted EBIT of €7 billion, a 35% increase from the previous year. Driving the growth, the company aims for a cash conversion rate of around 1 over five years. Airbus shares spiked approximately 2% at the Paris stock exchange on these announcements.
In the backdrop of a Paris Air Show marked by realism and strategic recalibration, Boeing's absence from major commercial aircraft announcements suggests a focus on internal production and adaptation challenges rather than aggressive order pursuits at this juncture.
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Sources: ntv.de, mpa/dpa/rts
Underlying Data:
At the Paris Air Show 2025, Airbus secured significant orders for its A350-1000 aircraft, with notable customers such as Riyadh Air and Starlux Airlines strengthening their long-haul fleets. In contrast, Boeing faced no significant orders during the show, with the Paris Air Show serving as a platform for Airbus to consolidate its market position.
The reasons for Boeing's lack of orders can be attributed to the broader industry context at the Paris Air Show 2025, which was characterized by a tone of realism and strategic recalibration amid supply chain pressures and geopolitical tensions. Boeing's absence from major announcements suggests a strategic pause or prioritization of internal challenges, rather than aggressive new order pursuits at this event. Meanwhile, Airbus capitalized on this opportunity to further establish the appeal of the A350-1000 as a fuel-efficient, long-range aircraft that aligns with current airline demands for efficiency and sustainability.
In summary, Airbus's success at the Paris Air Show 2025 reflects the appeal of its A350-1000 aircraft as a fuel-efficient, long-range option meeting current airline demands. Meanwhile, Boeing's lack of orders likely reflects a focus on internal challenges and a strategic decision not to compete aggressively at this particular air show [1,2,4].
- The Saudi Arabian state airline Riyadh Air opted for vocational training in aircraft finance to secure 25 firm orders for the Airbus A350-1000, along with options for another 50, highlighting the importance of such training in the business sector.
- In the community policy discussions surrounding the aircraft industry, Airbus's announcement of a 50% dividend payout ratio as part of its vocational training program aims to boost shareholder participation and align with the company's growth strategies.
