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AIRBUS Airbus reports Half - Year ( H1 ) 2021 results ● ● ● ● ● Press Release 297 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2021 H1 financials reflect deliveries as well as continued efforts on cost containment and competitiveness Revenues € 24.6 billion ; EBIT Adjusted € 2.7 billion EBIT ( reported ) € 2.7 billion ; EPS ( reported ) 2.84 Free cash flow before M & A and customer financing € 2.1 billion Focus on securing A320 Family ramp - up and transforming the industrial value chain Board of Directors approval for A350 freighter derivative 2021 guidance updated Amsterdam , 29 July 2021 – Airbus SE ( stock exchange symbol : AIR ) reported consolidated financial results for the Half - Year ( H1 ) ended 30 June 2021 . " These half - year results reflect the commercial aircraft deliveries , our focus on cost containment and competitiveness , and the good performance in Helicopters and Defence and Space . Although the COVID - 19 pandemic continues , the numerous actions taken by the teams have delivered a strong H1 performance . This enables us to raise our 2021 guidance although we continue to face an unpredictable environment , " said Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury . " We are now working to secure the A320 Family ramp up while transforming the industrial set up . Furthermore and following Board approval , we are enhancing our product line with an A350 freighter derivative , responding to customer feedback for increased competition and efficiency in this market segment . " Gross commercial aircraft orders totalled 165 ( H1 2020 : 365 aircraft ) with net orders of 38 aircraft after cancellations ( H1 2020 : 298 aircraft ) . The order backlog was 6,925 commercial aircraft on 30 June 2021. Airbus Helicopters booked 123 net orders ( H1 2020 : 75 units ) , including 10 helicopters of the Super Puma Family . Airbus Defence and Space's order intake by value was € 3.5 billion ( H1 2020 : € 5.6 billion ) . Consolidated revenues increased 30 percent year - on - year to € 24.6 billion ( H1 2020 : € 18.9 billion ) , mainly reflecting the higher number of commercial aircraft deliveries compared to H1 2020. A total of 297 commercial aircraft were delivered ( H1 2020 : 196 aircraft ) , comprising 21 A220s , 237 A320 Family , 7 A330s , 30 A350s and 2 A380s . Revenues generated by Airbus ' commercial aircraft activities increased 42 percent , largely reflecting the increased deliveries . Airbus Helicopters delivered 115 units ( H1 2020 : 104 units ) with revenues up 11 percent reflecting growth in services and higher volume in civil helicopters . Revenues at Airbus Defence and Space were broadly stable compared to a year earlier , with two A400M military airlifters delivered in H1 2021 . Consolidated EBIT Adjusted an alternative performance measure and key indicator capturing the underlying business margin by excluding material charges or profits caused by Page 1 Follow us f in O If you wish to update your preferences to Airbus Communications , media@airbus.com If you no longer wish to receive communications from Airbus , media@airbus.com