Dhaka, July 31 -- Airbus reported an 85pc rise in first-half net profit on Wednesday (July30) to €1.5 billion, recovering sharply from a weak performance a year earlier, despite delivering fewer commercial aircraft due to ongoing supply chain disruptions.

The European aerospace group cited "persistent engine supply issues" affecting its A320 narrowbody jets, which contributed to a decline in deliveries to 306 aircraft in the first six months of 2025, down from 323 in the same period last year.

Revenue rose 3pc year-on-year to €29.6 billion, supported by stronger demand. Net aircraft orders rose to 402 in the first half, up from 310 a year ago, as airlines continued to refresh fleets amid sustained travel demand.

The profit ...