Airbus cut its delivery target for 2025 due to problems with its best-selling A320 jets. The company now expects to deliver 790 aircraft instead of 820. The move comes after quality issues affected production and delivery schedules.
The problems include a software glitch and faulty metal panels on some A320 planes. About 628 aircraft need inspections, including 168 already in service. The panels, produced by Sofitec Aero, had incorrect thickness due to stretching and milling errors.
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The A320 family is Airbus’s most popular model and a global aviation workhorse. Over 19,000 A320 jets have been ordered worldwide, with more than 11,300 A320 Neo orders from 150 airlines. Major carriers in the Middle East and Asia operate the jet extensively.
Despite delivery cuts, Airbus maintains its financial guidance. The company expects adjusted EBIT of around €7 billion and free cash flow before customer financing of €4.5 billion. Airbus will release November delivery and order data on Friday.
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Airbus continues to expand its A320 business amid global competition. Airlines, including flydubai, are signing deals for future deliveries, showing strong long-term demand. The company is focused on resolving quality issues to restore full production.