What Happened
European Manufacturer Faces Aggressive Production Schedule
Airbus has confirmed that it needs to deliver over 100 aircraft per month to meet its annual goal of around 870 deliveries in 2026. The company delivered 72 aircraft to 37 customers in September 2026, including Delta Air Lines, British Airways, and Emirates. With 547 deliveries so far this year, Airbus requires 323 more deliveries to reach its target. The company also received 17 orders in September 2026, including a purchase from Air Cairo for 15 A320neos. This news was first reported by AeroTime.