Airbus SE said it plans to hand over about 800 aircraft this year, pushing output of its bestselling A320 family of single-aisle jets at a time when arch-rival Boeing Co. is stuck in crisis mode after a near-disastrous accident early last month.
The European planemaker made the prediction on Thursday as it reported earnings for the full year and provided financial targets. The company had adjusted earnings before interest and tax of €5.8 billion ($6.2 billion) on revenue of €65.4 billion. Airbus said it will pay a €1.8 regular dividend, as well as a special €1 payout per share as its net cash exceeded €10 billion.
