Airbus on Track to Meet 870-Aircraft Delivery Goal for 2026, CEO Says

Airbus is on course to meet its full-year delivery target of 870 aircraft, according to CEO Guillaume Faury, who cited a significant increase in first-half output and an easing of supply chain pressures.

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Speaking with CNBC TV at the Farnborough Airshow, Faury confirmed that the European planemaker's performance in the first six months of the year supports its annual guidance. The comments were reported by Reuters.

"We have delivered 15% more aircraft in the first half of 2026 than we did in the first half of 2025," Faury stated. He described this performance as "very consistent with the ramp-up trajectory we want to deliver this year."

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Supply Chain Stabilization

The CEO's confidence is partly based on the stabilization of engine supplies, a critical component that has created significant production bottlenecks for the aerospace industry since the pandemic. A more predictable flow of engines is essential for Airbus to maintain its assembly line speeds and work through its extensive order backlog.

For investors, consistent aircraft deliveries are a key performance metric, as revenue is typically recognized when an aircraft is handed over to a customer. Achieving the full-year target would signal a successful navigation of the persistent supply chain challenges that have affected the sector.