European aerospace giant EADS, the owner of Airbus, lost 87m euros ($130m; £78m) in the third quarter of 2009 as the weak US dollar hit its results.
The loss compared with a 679m euro profit it made in the July-September quarter a year ago.
The company also warned that its fourth quarter earnings could be hurt by charges relating to its delayed A400M and A380 programmes.
EADS has seen orders for its aircraft fall in the economic downturn.
But it maintained its estimate of up to 300 gross aircraft orders in 2009 and said it expected to deliver about 490 aircraft this year.
"New programmes require our utmost attention," said Louis Gallois, EADS chief executive.
"Regarding A400M, we are working with our customers to reach an acceptable solution for all parties and to put this programme on a solid long-term footing. Additionally, the A380 programme is still a matter of concern; industrial and financial reviews are underway."
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