Airbus delivered 74 aircraft in October, faces year-end sprint to hit 2026 target

Airbus delivered 74 aircraft in October, marking a total of 621 deliveries for the first ten months of the year. To reach its goal of approximately 870 deliveries for 2026, the company will need to deliver an additional 249 aircraft in the final two months of the year, averaging around 125 per month. Single-aisle jets accounted for the majority of October's deliveries, with 39 A321neos, 15 A320neos, nine A220-300s, and one A319neo, alongside four A330-900s and six A350s.

During the first ten months, Airbus completed 560 single-aisle jets and 17 A330s, along with 44 A350s. The company also received 202 gross orders in October, with Avolon and Aviation Capital Group each ordering 75 aircraft, and CIT Leasing placing 35 orders. As of the year thus far, Airbus has received 1,376 gross orders and 1,305 net orders, after accounting for 71 cancellations.

Despite delivering more aircraft towards the end of the year, Airbus has cut delivery forecasts before due to engine shortages and broader supply chain challenges.