Airbus

Bernstein analyst Douglas S. Harned affirms an "Outperform" rating on Airbus with a €240 price target. He sees the delivery goal of 870 aircraft as still far off and rates the third quarter weaker than the strong first two quarters. The stock last traded at around €189, is down 2.9% year-to-date, and—based on the price target—offers upside of about 27%. » More on finanzen.net

The newly flown A350F completed a four-hour maiden flight in Toulouse and begins tests expected to last nine months. The model, developed specifically as a freighter and based on the A350-1000, is about 46 tonnes lighter than a Boeing alternative thanks to carbon fiber and can carry up to 111 tonnes of cargo. The A350F, whose deliveries are due to begin in the second half of next year after delays, is aimed at Boeing’s dominant freighters; Airbus has already received more than a hundred orders, including from Atlas Air and Air China. Its introduction comes against the backdrop of rising air freight demand, driven in part by blocked sea routes and growing transport needs for AI chips. » More on wiwo.de

Bundeswehr is considering acquiring 16 tactically equipped A400Ms; Airbus says it is holding “very good” talks with the Ministry of Defense. The order is estimated at around €3.6 billion and is to be delivered between 2029 and 2032. The aircraft are to receive enhanced capabilities such as infrared jammers and use as a carrier and launch platform for cruise missiles and drones. For Airbus and the Bremen production site, the contract secures production capacity through 2032. » More on faz.net