Airbus has reported a nearly 10% increase in its commercial aircraft services sales for 2025, reaching €5.45 billion ($6.43 billion). This growth underscores the company’s ongoing focus on expanding its aerospace services, which now account for about 11% of its total revenue. A key factor in this expansion is the Airbus Lifecycle Services Center in Chengdu, a collaborative joint venture involving Airbus, local government entities, and Tarmac Aerosave. The facility offers a range of maintenance, conversion, and upgrade services from a 717,000-square-meter site, expected to operate at full capacity by 2025.
Additionally, Airbus’s strategic moves include the acquisition of Unical Aviation, a used serviceable material supplier. The deal, expected to close in the first half of the year, will include Ecube, an aircraft storage and disassembly firm with operations across North America, Spain, and the U.K. These developments are expected to further strengthen Airbus’s position in the aircraft parts and lifecycle market.
Boeing’s Market Outlook and Service Performance
Meanwhile, Boeing’s aftermarket sales showed positive signs toward the end of 2025, ending the year with a record backlog of $30 billion for Boeing Global Services. The division covers both commercial and defense sectors and reported revenue of approximately $20.9 billion in 2025, representing a 5% increase from the previous year. Despite high revenues, Boeing’s commercial and defense divisions reported negative operating margins for the quarter, highlighting ongoing challenges.
"Continued investments and strategic acquisitions are vital for maintaining growth in the aerospace services market," said industry analysts.
Comparing the service segments of both manufacturers remains complex due to differing reporting structures. However, Airbus’s efforts to expand its lifecycle and parts offerings are expected to enhance its overall market momentum, positioning it for further growth in the aerospace aftermarket sector.
