Summary:
Airbus reported delivering 60 aircraft in March, bringing its 2026 total to 114 jets—still trailing last year’s pace. The slowdown reflects persistent supply chain constraints, especially around engines and structural components, which continue to disrupt Airbus’s ability to meet its ambitious production ramp targets.
At the same time, demand remains exceptionally strong. Airbus logged over 300 gross orders in March, driven largely by airlines seeking fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft. The disconnect between demand and delivery capacity underscores one of the defining tensions in global aviation: airlines want planes faster than manufacturers can currently build them.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-delivers-60-aircrafts-march-2026-04-09/