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Engine Crisis at Airbus: 60 Aircraft Ready for Delivery, But Grounded
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that over 60 aircraft are currently waiting on production lines due to engine supply issues. The company’s CEO, Guillaume Faury, highlighted the ongoing crisis during the presentation of the 2025 first-half financial results on Tuesday. According to the statement, a total of 60 aircraft from the A320neo family — including the A320neo, A321neo, A321LR,…
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Airbus Sets Development Goals for the A220
Airbus has announced a comprehensive innovation package for its A220 series aircraft. Aiming to boost its competitiveness in the narrow-body aircraft market with 100 to 150 seats, the company is making significant technical and digital upgrades to the A220. Later this year, the A220’s maximum takeoff weight will be increased once again. This enhancement will extend the aircraft’s range, enabling…
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Top 10 Longest Routes Operated by the Airbus A220 Revealed
Originally designed for short- and medium-haul operations, the narrow-body Airbus A220 has proven its long-range capabilities over nearly nine years of commercial service. The A220-300 variant, in particular, has become a popular choice for extended routes thanks to its enhanced range and fuel efficiency. Delta Air Lines, currently the world’s largest A220 operator, has 78 aircraft in its fleet as…
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Next-Generation Successor to Airbus A320 Could Enter Service by 2037
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is planning to introduce a new generation of narrow-body aircraft to succeed the A320 family around 2037–2038. According to CEO Guillaume Faury in an interview with Aviation Week, development of the new aircraft is expected to begin around 2030, with the choice of engine architecture to be finalized by 2027. Faury indicated that another major upgrade…
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Airbus Releases May 2025 Delivery Report
Airbus has published its order and delivery figures for May 2025, announcing the delivery of a total of 51 aircraft to 32 different customers during the month. For the first five months of 2025, Airbus has delivered a total of 243 aircraft to 61 customers. The report also noted that no new aircraft orders were recorded in May.
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Airbus Delivery Delays Expected to Continue Through 2028
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has officially announced that aircraft delivery delays, driven by ongoing supply chain issues, are now expected to extend through 2028. According to an internal notice sent to airline customers, the delays are primarily caused by shortages in engines and structural components. In May 2025, Airbus delivered only 32 aircraft, compared to 53 in the same month…
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Airbus Completes Assembly of First Wing Set for A350F Freighter
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has reached a major milestone in the A350F freighter program with the successful completion of the first wing set assembly. The milestone was achieved on May 30 at Airbus’ facility in Broughton, United Kingdom. The freighter version shares the same wing design as the A350 passenger model, enabling both variants to be assembled on the same…
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Airbus Begins Talks to Sell A220 Jets to Malaysia
Airbus has initiated discussions with airlines in Malaysia regarding the potential sale of A220 aircraft. Anand Stanley, President of Airbus Asia-Pacific, stated that while talks are still in the early stages, they anticipate strong demand for the A220 in Malaysia and hope the aircraft will soon join the country’s fleets. Malaysia currently ranks as Airbus’s third-largest market in the region,…
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Airbus Releases April Figures
Airbus has announced its commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for April 2025. During the month, the company delivered a total of 56 aircraft to 33 customers. This brought the total deliveries for the first four months of the year to 192 aircraft for 58 customers. In April, Airbus recorded 11 new orders, including 10 A350-1000s from China Airlines.
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Airbus Falls Short of Q1 Delivery Target
In the first quarter of 2025, Airbus delivered only 136 aircraft, reaching just 17% of its annual goal of 820 deliveries. In the same period last year, the figure stood at 142. Supply chain issues and engine shortages have slowed down deliveries. CEO Guillaume Faury stated that many deliveries are being pushed to the second half of the year, with…
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