Airbus Rushes to Meet Revised 790 Aircraft Delivery Target After Production Delays

The European aerospace giant Airbus is in a final, rapid production sprint. This push aims to meet the company’s revised Airbus aircraft delivery goal for 2025. The manufacturer is working quickly in the final days of the year. This is according to recent reports from Bloomberg.

The Revised 2025 Target

Airbus initially targeted around 820 Commercial aircraft deliveries for the year. However, this ambitious goal was lowered in early December. The Airbus revised delivery target now stands at approximately 790 jets. This adjustment was necessary due to persistent Supply chain bottlenecks.

Supplier Quality Issues

The primary cause was a supplier quality issue. This problem affected metal fuselage panels on the popular A320 family fuselage issue. The affected parts were reportedly manufactured at an incorrect thickness. This issue impacted the delivery flow of the crucial Single-aisle aircraft production line.

The Year-End Delivery Push

To hit the Airbus 2025 target, the company must deliver a high volume of aircraft in December. By the end of November, Airbus had delivered 656 commercial aircraft. Sources familiar with the matter indicate a significant Airbus production ramp-up in December. The company had delivered about 90 civil aircraft already that month. Another 35 jets were reportedly earmarked for delivery, awaiting final customer acceptance. This Year-end delivery push suggests a total December delivery count of around 125 aircraft.

Management has given no indication of another target reduction. They remain confident in their financial guidance for the year.

Industry and Airline Impact

Delays in aircraft deliveries have a major impact on airlines. Carriers rely on these new jets for Airlines fleet expansion and replacing older models. Major customers like IndiGo, which has a large backlog, are keenly watching the ramp-up. The global Aerospace industry challenges are not unique to Airbus. Competitor Boeing is also navigating its own production and quality issues.

Industry bodies like IATA have noted the high costs associated with supply chain bottlenecks. These issues cause delays and increase maintenance expenses for the entire global airline industry. For more commercial aviation news and analysis, visit flying.flights.

• The stakes are high: Meeting the revised target is crucial for Airbus's revenue and cash flow.
• The A320 Family is key: The narrowbody jet family is the backbone of the production goal.
• The backlog remains massive: Despite the production struggles, the order backlog exceeds 8,700 aircraft.