Airbus is telling customers that it expects delays in aircraft deliveries to continue for another three years, Reuters reported this week.
The European manufacturer laid out the timeline at a recent customer gathering in Toulouse, France, and it largely matches what Airbus has told airlines and leasing companies one-on-one, the outlet said.
“Airbus is talking about delays in aircraft in both 2027 and 2028,” an unnamed senior airline executive told Reuters.
“There is no real sign of improvement,” another source said.
Los Angeles-based Air Lease Corp. went on the record to say it was notified by Airbus about delays in the delivery of A320neos and A321neos in 2027 and 2028.
In a statement, Airbus said it is “working together with suppliers to mitigate the impact of the current situation on our customers.”
Company officials have blamed production delays on supply chain problems, specifically shortages of key components like engines and avionics, as well as labor constraints.
Airbus’ monthly output varies, with 40 aircraft delivered in February, 71 delivered in March, and 56 delivered in April. According to Reuters, it has delivered 32 aircraft so far in May. The manufacturer is targeting 830 deliveries for the entire year, up from 766 in 2024.
At the start of the year, CEO Guillaume Ferry reiterated the company’s goal of producing 75 single-aisle aircraft per month by 2027 and sustaining that rate for several years.
