Airbus Aims for 870 Aircraft Deliveries in 2026 Amidst Engine Supply Challenges
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced on February 19, 2026, that it aims to deliver approximately 870 commercial aircraft this year. This target, however, falls short of analyst expectations due to the increasing challenges posed by engine supply shortages.
During the company’s annual financial results conference, CEO Guillaume Faury expressed his dissatisfaction with engine supplier Pratt & Whitney. He stated that Airbus is currently facing “an unsatisfactory situation with fewer engines than what we would need for 2026.” Airbus has indicated its readiness to “enforce contractual rights” with the engine maker to meet delivery requirements.
The delivery target for 2026 signifies an increase from the 793 aircraft delivered in 2025. However, it still falls short of the approximately 880 deliveries analysts had anticipated. The European planemaker also announced its expectation to reach production rates of between 70 and 75 A320-family aircraft per month by the end of 2027, a downward adjustment from earlier projections.
In contrast, rival Boeing is showing signs of recovery, having delivered 46 aircraft in January 2026 compared to Airbus’s 19. For the full year of 2026, Airbus projects adjusted earnings before interest and tax to be around 7.5 billion euros.
Source: CNBC