How Investors May Respond To Airbus (ENXTPA:AIR) as American Airlines Launches A321XLR Service in the US

American Airlines has become the first U.S. carrier to operate the Airbus A321XLR, debuting the aircraft on its high-profile New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) route on December 18, 2025, and signaling its plans to expand A321XLR service to international routes over the coming months. This marks an important milestone for Airbus, as the A321XLR's entry into U.S. commercial service highlights growing airline demand for next-generation, long-range narrowbody jets that offer enhanced efficiency and premium travel features. Let's explore how the launch of Airbus’s A321XLR with American Airlines may influence Airbus's future growth outlook and industry positioning.

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Airbus Investment Narrative Recap

To be a shareholder in Airbus today, you need to believe in the company's capacity to capitalize on accelerating demand for next-generation, fuel-efficient jets while navigating ongoing supply chain and production risks. The recent progress toward a EUR 10 billion merger with Thales and Leonardo in the space sector is notable, but it does not appear to materially impact the most important short-term catalyst: overcoming supply chain bottlenecks, especially engine and component delays, that limit production ramp-up and revenue growth. The biggest immediate risk remains these persistent supplier constraints.

Of the recent announcements, IndiGo's conversion of 30 A350 purchase rights into firm orders stands out as particularly relevant. This underscores ongoing demand for wide-body aircraft and supports Airbus’s long-term growth catalysts, including fleet renewals and airline expansion, while also tying directly to the company’s challenge of reliably fulfilling a historically large order book amid supply chain headwinds.

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Airbus' narrative projects €98.7 billion revenue and €7.9 billion earnings by 2028. This requires 12.1% yearly revenue growth and a €3.0 billion earnings increase from €4.9 billion today.

Uncover how Airbus' forecasts yield a €204.75 fair value, in line with its current price.

Exploring Other PerspectivesENXTPA:AIR Community Fair Values as at Oct 2025

Simply Wall St Community members set fair value estimates ranging from €177.50 to €445.60 across 23 analyses. While many see potential in global air travel growth and fleet renewals, risks like persistent supply chain vulnerabilities may weigh on Airbus’s future results, review the range of views for more insight.

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