By the end of 2022, Airbus, a global leader in aircraft manufacturing, reported a modest rise in net profit to 4.2 billion euros, marking a 1% gain amid a year with uneven demand. Revenue for the twelve months reached 58.7 billion euros, up 13% from the prior year, even as activity from the Russian market softened, a detail noted in the company’s annual financial review.
In the official figures, consolidated revenue stood at 58.8 billion euros, up from 52.1 billion euros the year before, while consolidated net income reached 4,247 million euros compared with 4,213 million euros in 2021. This data highlights Airbus’s ability to expand top-line performance despite regional headwinds and supply chain challenges, reflecting ongoing strength in its commercial aircraft segment and improved efficiency across operations.
Throughout the fiscal year, Airbus also increased its delivery cadence, successfully shipping a total of 661 aircraft to customers. This represented an 8% rise compared with the previous year, underscoring the company’s momentum as airline networks rebound and fleet renewal cycles accelerate in North America, Canada, and across the United States and neighboring markets.
On the defense and space side, the organization continued to adapt its supply chain strategy and supplier mix. A notable strategic move involved reducing reliance on Russian titanium sources. The company signaled plans to replace this material by importing greater quantities from the United States and Japan within a medium-term horizon, reducing exposure to geopolitical risk and diversifying metallurgical inputs across its platforms. This shift aligns with broader industry trends to secure critical materials through diversified sourcing channels and regional partnerships, a development welcomed by aerospace stakeholders in North American markets and among international investors. [Citation: Airbus annual report 2022].