Qatar Airways CEO Resets Airbus Relations After A350 Dispute
Qatar Airways' new CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, is resetting its Airbus ties after the A350 dispute, signaling a new era of collaboration for the airline.
Feb 20, 20264 min
BUSINESS
Airbus Targets 870 Aircraft Deliveries in 2026 Amid Supply Chain Woes
Airbus targets around 870 aircraft deliveries in 2026, a modest increase from 2025, as ongoing supply chain issues continue to constrain production rates.
Feb 20, 20264 min
MANUFACTURING
Why Delta Air Lines just ordered 31 new Airbus A330neo and A350 widebody jets.
Delta Air Lines ordered 31 Airbus A330neo and A350 widebody jets; the €4 billion deal aims to modernize long-haul routes and improve fuel efficiency.
Feb 10, 20262 min
AIRLINES
Why did Airbus pay Spirit AeroSystems €377M to take over 6 key sites?
Airbus closed a strategic deal on December 8, 2025, taking over six Spirit AeroSystems sites and receiving €377 million to stabilize its A220, A320, and A350 supply chain.
Feb 9, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING
Airbus's A350 Formation Flight Success: How Wake Energy Retrieval Cuts Fuel
Airbus completed its fello'fly trials, successfully demonstrating a precision airborne rendezvous between two widebody A350s to enable Wake Energy Retrieval and cut long-haul fuel use by over 5%.
Feb 4, 20263 min
TECHNOLOGY
Why Airbus Is Paying $439 Million to Take Back Six Spirit AeroSystems Sites
Airbus finalized the acquisition of six Spirit AeroSystems sites for A220, A320, and A350 production, gaining tighter control over its critical supply chain.
Feb 3, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING
Airbus CCO Lars Wagner Reveals "Lot of Issues" Slowing Aircraft Production
Airbus CCO Lars Wagner admitted "a lot of issues" are pressuring the production ramp-up, citing engine durability and supply chain strain as key challenges.
Jan 28, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING
Airbus CEO Lars Wagner Backs Larger A220, Prioritizes A350 Production Boost.
Airbus CEO Lars Wagner signals a production ramp-up for wide-body jets like the A350; he also supports development of a larger A220 variant.
Jan 27, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING