Airbus aims for big 2025 boost in passenger jet production

NAMPA / DPA
2025-02-20
Frankfurt (dpa) - After a bumpy year in 2024, the world's largest aircraft manufacturer Airbus wants to deliver more jets this year, as its US rival Boeing continues to struggle with internal crises. Airbus on Thursday announced the target of delivering around 820 passenger jets in 2025, more than 50 more than in the previous year. Last year, the European manufacturer increased its revenues by 6% to ?69 billion ($72 billion). However, the adjuste......
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