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Investing.com -- Airbus reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter revenue on Tuesday, driven by robust growth in its defence and space division, helping to offset softer commercial aircraft deliveries.
Second-quarter consolidated revenue rose to €15.9 billion, exceeding the company-compiled analyst consensus of €15.8 billion.
The outperformance was led by Airbus Defence and Space, where revenue reached €3.2 billion in Q2, 22% ahead of the €2.6 billion posted in the same period last year.
EBIT adjusted for the segment climbed to €265 million in H1, reversing a loss of €807 million in H1 2024.
“The commercial performance in the first half of 2025 has been strong across the Company,” said Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury. He noted transformation progress in the Defence and Space division and welcomed the recent U.S.-EU agreement on civil aircraft tariffs.
Despite a 5% decline in commercial aircraft deliveries in the first half to 306 units, group revenue rose 3% to €29.6 billion.
H1 adjusted EBIT climbed to €2.2 billion, slightly ahead of expectations. Helicopter revenue grew 16% to €3.7 billion, while Defence and Space revenue jumped 17% to €5.8 billion.
Airbus maintained its 2025 guidance, targeting 820 commercial aircraft deliveries, around €7.0 billion in adjusted EBIT, and €4.5 billion in free cash flow before customer financing.
The company also announced that BMW’s Oliver Zipse has been nominated as a non-executive director for election at the 2026 annual general meeting.