Here is a look at the ten largest aircraft orders announced in 2025, ranked by aircraft count, and explains why each deal matters within the broader aviation landscape.
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Spain orders 100 Airbus helicopters to modernise defence fleets, expand industrial capacity, and boost digital aerospace capabilities.
Boeing recorded a slower delivery pace in November 2025, handing over 44 commercial aircraft to global customers.
Many airlines comparing new narrowbody aircraft evaluate the price of the Boeing 737 MAX against the Airbus A321neo, especially at major aviation hubs such as Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Airbus has reported a supplier-related quality defect in metal panels installed on some A320 aircraft, affecting global operators.
Airbus grounds 6,000 A320 jets worldwide after a solar radiation software flaw triggers major global flight disruptions.
Airbus has initiated an urgent software rollback across thousands of A320 family aircraft after an ELAC computer malfunction caused a JetBlue flight to pitch downward without pilot command.
Etihad Airways (EY) confirmed major Airbus orders at Dubai Airshow 2025, securing new widebody aircraft for Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
The Asia-Pacific aviation market is set for one of the largest long-term fleet expansions worldwide, with Airbus projecting demand for 19,560 new aircraft through 2045.
The US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing delivered 53 aircraft in October 2025, slightly below the 55 jets delivered in September.