Airbus Delivers Fewer Aircraft in July Due to Engine Woes

Airbus delivered around 63 aircraft in July, an 18% decrease from the same month last year, due to engine shortages on its A320neo model. The company has delivered around 370 planes in the first seven months of 2025, less than half its annual goal. Airbus aims to eradicate 60 "gliders" (newly built aircraft without engines) by the end of the year. Boeing has been ramping up production of its 737 Max jet, catching up to Airbus at the half-year mark.

Airbus SE delivered about 63 aircraft in July, an 18% decrease from the same month last year, as a shortage of engines on its best-selling A320neo model hampered handovers to customers [3]. The world’s biggest planemaker has delivered around 370 planes in the first seven months of 2025, less than half its annual goal. Airbus aims to eradicate 60 "gliders" (newly built aircraft without engines) by the end of the year [1]. Boeing Co. has been ramping up production of its competing 737 Max jet and has been catching up to Airbus at the half-year mark [3].

Despite these challenges, Airbus has reaffirmed its delivery targets for the year. The company has faced fluctuating supplies from its largest supplier CFM International and delays from Pratt & Whitney, its rival engine maker [1]. Airbus has secured promises over supplies from engine makers to support its delivery target [1].

Airbus posted a higher-than-expected second-quarter profit, boosted by its defense and helicopter businesses, despite burning through 1 billion euros more cash than expected in the second quarter [1]. The company has also announced plans to raise production for its A330neo jet to five a month in 2029, from four now, to meet rising wide-body demand [1].

The aerospace-defense industry is expected to benefit from rising U.S. defense spending and strong global air passenger growth [2]. However, persistent supply-chain issues may still pose challenges. Airlines' demand for new jets and fleet upgrades amid record-high aircraft backlogs signals positive momentum for industry players despite elevated costs and procurement delays [2].

References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-faces-engine-delays-reaffirms-jet-delivery-targets-2025-07-30/
[2] https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/zacks-industry-outlook-highlights-ge-131800252.html
[3] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-01/airbus-said-to-deliver-fewer-aircraft-in-july-amid-engine-woes