Airbus Revises 20-Year Sales Forecast, Shares Edge Higher
Airbus (EADSY) shares saw modest gains Thursday after the aerospace giant raised its 20-year demand forecast for commercial jets. The European manufacturer now anticipates delivering 43,420 aircraft through 2044—a 2% increase over prior projections—while maintaining its 3.6% annual air traffic growth estimate.
Market analysis VP Antonio Da Costa acknowledged geopolitical turbulence but emphasized underlying demand resilience. The revised outlook reinforces Airbus'' duopoly position with Boeing (BA) in large-jet manufacturing, though supply chain execution remains critical.