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Airbus faces delivery delays amid ongoing supply chain challenges
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According to industry estimates, Airbus delivered approximately 51 aircraft in May, marking a 4% decrease from the same month the previous year. Deliveries for the year so far total around 243 aircraft, which is 5% less than during the first five months of 2024, as reported by Reuters.

Airbus is targeting a 7% increase in deliveries for the entire year, aiming to reach a total of 820 aircraft. The world's largest planemaker faces growing criticism from airlines over delivery delays. Both Boeing and Airbus are struggling to meet record demand for new aircraft due to component shortages that hinder output increases.

General Electric (GE) attributes supply chain disruptions affecting jet engine production to issues with more than a dozen suppliers. GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp stated: “The shortages that cause us to be late on deliveries really come from about 15 different suppliers across our supply chain. We have 550 engineers going in to work with those suppliers to identify bottlenecks, identify constraints and really solve those problems.”

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The commercial aviation sector experienced significant disruption in 2020 due to the coronavirus epidemic. Aircraft supply delays are causing difficulties for some airlines and airports even as recovery efforts continue. As a result, airlines have been extending the lifespan of older planes or canceling flights altogether.

Recent research by Simple Flying's Jake Hardiman highlights that Airbus faces a substantial manufacturing backlog due to supply chain issues. The company has informed its clients about potential delivery delays lasting up to three years. Industry sources suggest these delays could affect aircraft scheduled for delivery as late as 2027 and even into 2028.

Reuters reports improvements at Airbus regarding labor shortages and parts availability; however, engines and structural components remain significant challenges contributing to reduced deliveries in May.

In recent developments, Airbus completed the first pair of wings for its A350 freighter aircraft at its Broughton plant. The A350F employs advanced composite material technologies designed for high demands in global air freight. Two A350F test aircraft are slated for flight testing between 2026 and 2027.

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