WASHINGTON, 9 September 2025 — Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury reaffirmed the company’s commitment to its 2025 delivery goal of 820 jets, despite persistent engine supply challenges that continue to test the aerospace industry’s recovery.
Speaking at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Aerospace Summit, Faury acknowledged that while the overall supply chain is improving, engine availability remains a critical bottleneck. Over 60 completed airframes (gliders) are currently awaiting engine installation—a situation that continues to impact delivery timelines.
“Engines remain the most challenging part of the aerospace supply chain,” Faury said. “The situation has improved slightly, but there’s still a lot we need from engine suppliers between now and late November.”
The Delivery Road Ahead
Airbus has logged 434 jet deliveries through August—representing a 3% drop compared to the same period last year. To meet the 820-aircraft target, Faury highlighted that the company now must deliver around 96 jets per month from September to December, ramping up significantly from its August monthly pace of 61.
Looking ahead, Airbus is banking on a ramp-up in engine output from suppliers including CFM International and Pratt & Whitney, both of which are managing lingering COVID-era supply constraints. Faury expressed cautious optimism, noting, “We see that they are managing those issues and are mostly behind them.”
Wider Implications for Aviation and Investors
This delicate balancing act between production capacity and supply constraints underscores Airbus’s ongoing challenge in converting soaring global aircraft demand into timely deliveries. As industry watchers observe, achieving the delivery target will serve as a critical test of both Airbus’s operational resilience and the broader aerospace supply chain maturation.
