May 28, 2025

Airbus warns of prolonged delivery delays due to supply-chain issues - Reuters

Investing.com -- Airbus has alerted airlines that delivery delays will continue for another three years due to ongoing supply-chain challenges, Reuters reported citing to industry insiders. This information was further emphasized during a recent customer meeting in Toulouse, which adds to the mounting pressure on Airbus to show progress towards their target of increasing production of their primary model to 75 jets per month.

The aircraft manufacturer has noted some advancements in supply chains that have been grappling with parts and labor shortages since the pandemic. Despite this, Airbus continues to face bottlenecks concerning engines and certain structural components.

A senior airline executive disclosed that Airbus is discussing delays to aircraft in both 2027 and 2028. The executive added that these delays are being communicated to airlines in a fragmented manner every few months.

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