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The 60 handovers trailed Airbus's 81 for the month but included a post-strike high of 51 737 Max jets

CEO Guillaume Faury calls first-quarter results weak while maintaining Airbus's target of 870 aircraft deliveries.

May Handovers Signal Progress After Earlier Production Setbacks

Investing.com -- Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said Tuesday that the company is not seeing any demand for cancellations or deferrals of jet orders despite recent challenges facing the airline industry.

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) is among the 10 Best Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Institutional investors’ interest in the stock continues to grow, with 76 hedge funds holding a stake in the company as of Q1 2026, up from 69 in the previous quarter. Wall Street has a Strong Buy rating […]

A321neo deliveries are reportedly most affected as supply chain pressure continues to weigh on Airbus output.

Germany has pulled out of a stalled stealth-fighter project with France and Spain whose lack of progress has become a symbol for the hurdles Europe faces in rebuilding its militaries as the U.S. reduces its presence on the continent. Berlin will no longer pursue building and ordering the aircraft after failing to resolve a spat between Airbus and Dassault over which should take the lead on its development, a senior German government official said. Paris had long taken the view that governments behind the project needed to apply more pressure on the defense firms to cooperate and advance the project.

Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves speaks to Bloomberg's Guy Johnson at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference in Rio de Janeiro. He says the carrier is discounting tickets by keeping fares at a stable level despite the 70% jump in fuel costs. Neves also talks about securing delivery dates for new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus SE.

The Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:EUAD) has snapped back hard after a sluggish start to the year. Shares sit near $43 after a 8% gain over the past month, pulling EUAD back into positive territory for 2026 at roughly 1% year to date. That recovery follows a 5% April drawdown and a ... Watch These 3 Defense Stocks to Know if EUAD Can Hold Its Gains

Boeing is approaching a solemn anniversary: It has been almost one year since the fatal Air India Flight 171. On June 12, 2025, a Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, killing 229 passengers, 12 crew, and 19 people on the ground. The crash’s anniversary signals the imminent arrival of the full accident investigation report from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.

Air Canada Inc. (ACDVF) is a contrarian pick — and deliberately so. An airline in the middle of an oil price crisis. Alex Letko, portfolio manager at LetkoBrosseau, likes it because the current volatility completely masks the underlying transformation the company is executing, writes Amber Kanwar, host of the In the Money with Amber Kanwar podcast.

The head of United Airlines has sharply criticised Rolls-Royce, describing the British aero-engineer as being “in the doghouse” over a dispute...

Quantinuum’s IPO grabbed headlines, but its first trading day showed both excitement and caution. How can investors approach QNT stock after its Wall Street debut?

If you are wondering whether Airbus at around €177 truly reflects its underlying worth, the key question is how the current price compares with several valuation checks. The stock is up 8.9% over the past year, even though it is down 0.4% over the last week, 0.5% over the last month, and 13.1% year to date, which can signal shifting views on both its growth potential and risk. Recent headlines around Airbus have focused on its role as a major global aerospace manufacturer and ongoing...

Report Says Production Could Move Toward Airbus Levels

Qantas is evaluating a potential purchase of roughly 20 long-haul aircraft and has opened discussions with both Airbus and Boeing.

Boeing boosts aircraft deliveries and production, supported by strong order demand and a commercial backlog worth nearly $576 billion.

HON will own a large stake in Quantinuum following the IPO.

PARIS, June 4 (Reuters) - Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up sharply from a year earlier, partly due to the release of planes caught up in a regulatory stand-off with China, industry sources said

The company, which is set to officially spin off on June 29, aims to generate $6.5 billion in earnings by 2030.

AAR Corp. recently expanded its Component MRO offering by adding A320 slat repair at its Chonburi, Thailand facility, broadening its authorized Airbus partnership across both A320ceo and A320neo fleets in the Asia-Pacific region while reiterating its existing sales growth guidance for the current quarter and fiscal 2026. The move deepens AAR’s role in Airbus proprietary component repairs, reinforcing its positioning in high-value aftermarket services where airlines often prioritize trusted,...

As European markets navigate the complexities of geopolitical developments and economic adjustments, indices like the STOXX Europe 600 have shown modest gains amid investor anticipation of a U.S.-Iran agreement. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities in undervalued assets. A good stock in such conditions often exhibits strong fundamentals and resilience to external shocks, offering potential...

Lufthansa and Air China Cargo have expanded orders for Airbus A350 passenger and freighter aircraft, adding fresh volume to the widebody backlog. Saudia has ordered additional A321neo jets, reinforcing Airbus’s single aisle pipeline with a key Middle Eastern customer. Qantas’s first A350-1000ULR for the Sunrise program has completed its maiden flight, starting a formal certification phase after earlier supply chain delays. Airbus has introduced a new ultra premium “Master Suite” cabin...

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) is expanding its Huntsville manufacturing operations, with plans to significantly increase capacity and add new jobs. The company is investing materially in new production facilities aimed at supporting growing demand for munitions and related defense systems. L3Harris has also signed a new collaboration agreement with Airbus Helicopters to pursue future Canadian defence opportunities. The partnership focuses on integrating L3Harris imaging and reconnaissance...

Investors may want to keep an eye on June 3 as Quantinuum is set to price its IPO and make a big move toward its Wall Street debut.

EADSY vs. CW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

GlobalX and flyExclusive take different paths through charter demand, contracted revenue and fleet strategy, but which setup looks more compelling now? Let's dive in.

AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) is one of the Best Airport Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On May 19, AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) announced the addition of A320 slat repair to its Component MRO service offering. Management noted that this further deepens the company’s authorized partnership with Airbus in the Asia-Pacific region. For reference, slats are […]

Airbus (ENXTPA:AIR) has entered a multi year AI partnership with French startup Mistral AI. The agreement focuses on aerospace design, production automation, flight safety, cybersecurity, and defense applications. The collaboration aims to develop AI models tailored to the specific compliance, safety, and security needs of aerospace and defense. Airbus (ENXTPA:AIR) is a major European aerospace group with activities across commercial aircraft, defense, and space. This new partnership with...

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) is included among the Billionaire George Soros Stock Portfolio: 10 Best Stocks to Buy. On May 26, Susquehanna initiated coverage of Woodward with a Positive rating. It also set a $423 price target on the stock. In a research note, the analyst said that the company designs, manufactures, and services fluid, combustion, […]