Toulouse, France – At its Annual Airbus Commercial Aircraft Press Briefing Jan. 11, 2017, company officials revealed Airbus’ commercial aircraft deliveries in 2016 were up for the 14th year in a row, reaching a new company record of 688 aircraft delivered to 82 customers. Deliveries were more than 8% higher than the previous record of 635 set in 2015. These included 545 single aisle A320 family of which 68 were A320neo, 66 A330s, 49 A350 XWBs, and 28 A380s. More than 40% of single-aisle deliveries were the larger A321 models.
Asia accounted for 31% of deliveries worldwide by value, followed by leasing companies at 20%, Europe at 19%, the Americas at 16%, and Middle East and Africa at 14%.
Airbus achieved 731 net orders from 51 customers of which eight are new. These included 607 single-aisle and 124 wide-body aircraft. At the end of 2016, Airbus’ overall backlog stood at 6,874 aircraft valued at $1.018 trillion at list prices.
“We delivered on our objectives in a challenging environment, proving our ramp-up readiness for the future. I salute all our teams on this outstanding achievement,” said Fabrice Brégier, president of Airbus Commercial Aircraft and chief operating officer of Airbus. “Our strong operational performance combined with a robust market eager to place orders and take deliveries of aircraft in all sizes are now an excellent springboard for our next steps: Boosting deliveries, harnessing the advantages of digital, and extending our service portfolio globally.”
Notable milestones in 2016 included the delivery of Airbus 10,000th aircraft – an A350 XWB – and the successful first flight of the largest member of the program: the A350-1000. Airbus also commenced deliveries of both engine variants of the A320neo single-aisle aircraft. Meanwhile, the Pratt & Whitney powered A321neo was certified and the first US-assembled aircraft, an A321, was delivered from Mobile, Alabama.
Other milestones included the entry into service of the first A330 regional and the start of construction of the China A330 completion and delivery center, while the A330neo commenced final assembly. The Airspace by Airbus cabin brand passenger experience was launched for the A330neo and A350 XWB programs. Airbus also launched the Ifly A380 website enabling passengers to support differentiation and book flights on their A380 of choice.
Also announced: Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 1% across the product line, effective Jan. 1, 2017. This price increase has been calculated according to Airbus’ standard escalation formula and takes into account the materials and commodities prices.
John Leahy, chief operating officer Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft said: “Our new 2017 pricing affirms the value of Airbus’ modern, comprehensive, and fuel-efficient aircraft family.”
Source: Airbus
No more results found. Asia accounted for 31% of deliveries worldwide by value, followed by leasing companies at 20%, Europe at 19%, the Americas at 16%, and Middle East and Africa at 14%.
Airbus achieved 731 net orders from 51 customers of which eight are new. These included 607 single-aisle and 124 wide-body aircraft. At the end of 2016, Airbus’ overall backlog stood at 6,874 aircraft valued at $1.018 trillion at list prices.
“We delivered on our objectives in a challenging environment, proving our ramp-up readiness for the future. I salute all our teams on this outstanding achievement,” said Fabrice Brégier, president of Airbus Commercial Aircraft and chief operating officer of Airbus. “Our strong operational performance combined with a robust market eager to place orders and take deliveries of aircraft in all sizes are now an excellent springboard for our next steps: Boosting deliveries, harnessing the advantages of digital, and extending our service portfolio globally.”
Notable milestones in 2016 included the delivery of Airbus 10,000th aircraft – an A350 XWB – and the successful first flight of the largest member of the program: the A350-1000. Airbus also commenced deliveries of both engine variants of the A320neo single-aisle aircraft. Meanwhile, the Pratt & Whitney powered A321neo was certified and the first US-assembled aircraft, an A321, was delivered from Mobile, Alabama.
Other milestones included the entry into service of the first A330 regional and the start of construction of the China A330 completion and delivery center, while the A330neo commenced final assembly. The Airspace by Airbus cabin brand passenger experience was launched for the A330neo and A350 XWB programs. Airbus also launched the Ifly A380 website enabling passengers to support differentiation and book flights on their A380 of choice.
Also announced: Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 1% across the product line, effective Jan. 1, 2017. This price increase has been calculated according to Airbus’ standard escalation formula and takes into account the materials and commodities prices.
John Leahy, chief operating officer Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft said: “Our new 2017 pricing affirms the value of Airbus’ modern, comprehensive, and fuel-efficient aircraft family.”
Source: Airbus