EconomyJet deliveries and defense demand lift Airbus second-quarter profit
Airbus reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter revenue and core profit on Wednesday. The company attributed the improvement to increased jetliner deliveries and gains in its defense business. Airbus kept its financial and industrial forecasts unchanged. The results point to support from both commercial aircraft deliveries and defense demand.
Jet deliveries and defense demand lift Airbus second-quarter profit