Airbus Plans Buybacks, Targets a 2029 Profit Leap as Deliveries Rise
Airbus pairs fresh medium-term profit targets with confirmed 2024 guidance: about 870 deliveries, adjusted EBIT of €7.5 billion and €4.5 billion free cash flow before customer financing. First-half revenue rose to €33.2 billion, adjusted EBIT to €2.7 billion and net income to €2.243 billion, with 351 commercial aircraft delivered. Development milestones include an A350-1000ULR flight from Toulouse to Melbourne and A350F ground vibration tests ahead of first flight.