Key Takeaways Airbus won a firm order from Malaysia Aviation Group for 20 A330-900 widebody aircraft. A330-900 jet, powered with Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, offers reduced CO2 emissions. The global passenger fleet is expected to nearly double from 2025 to 2044, boosting Airbus' long-term outlook.Airbus SE (EADSY) recently secured a firm order from the Malaysia Aviation Group to deliver 20 of its A330-900 widebody commercial aircraft. This should bolster EADSY’s commercial aircraft backlog and future r ...

Core Insights - Airbus SE secured a firm order from Riyadh Air for 25 A350-1000 aircraft, with the potential for an additional 25, enhancing its global position in the A350 market and expected to boost future revenues once deliveries commence [1][9] Group 1: Airbus A350 Features and Demand - The A350 family offers the longest-range capability among commercial airliners, achieving at least 20% fuel savings and reducing CO2 emissions, with a goal of operating on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030 [2][9] - The A350 has received over 1,390 firm orders from more than 60 customers globally, with 657 aircraft currently in service as of May [3] Group 2: Market Growth and Revenue Projections - Rising air passenger traffic and demand for fuel-efficient aircraft are driving growth in the commercial aviation market, with Airbus forecasting a demand for 43,420 new aircraft deliveries over the next 20 years [4][5] - In 2024, Airbus reported a 6% year-over-year revenue growth from commercial aircraft activities, supported by a 4.2% increase in deliveries [5][6] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate predicts a 10.4% annual revenue improvement for Airbus in 2025 and 2026, indicating continued growth [6] Group 3: Competitor Insights - Boeing, a major competitor, has a long-term earnings growth rate of 18.1% and is expected to see a 25.6% improvement in 2025 sales [7][8] - Embraer, the third-largest commercial aircraft manufacturer, has an average earnings surprise of 150.60% over the last four quarters, with a projected 15.9% sales improvement in 2025 [8] - Textron, known for business jets, has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10% and a 6.6% sales improvement forecast for 2025 [10] Group 4: Stock Performance - Over the past year, Airbus shares have increased by 16.1%, outperforming the industry growth of 14.5% [11]