Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
Airbus Races, Boeing Staggers To The 2024 Finish Line
Dec 13, 2024
Guests include Daniel Williams, Aviation Week's director of Fleet Data, offering crucial insights on aircraft deliveries; Jens Flotow, who heads the commercial aviation team and shares details from his visit to Toulouse; and Sean Broderick, Aviation Week's safety editor, analyzing Boeing's production challenges. They discuss Airbus's ambitious target of 770 deliveries versus Boeing's struggles with production declines and labor issues. The conversation also touches on engine durability, rising costs for airlines, and the effects of supply chain disruptions on the aviation industry.
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- Airbus is under pressure to meet its ambitious target of delivering 770 aircraft by the end of 2024 despite significant challenges ahead.
- Boeing is struggling with production setbacks and quality control issues, hindering its ability to recover and reach future production goals.
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Airbus Production Goals and Challenges
Airbus is striving to meet an ambitious delivery target of 770 aircraft by the end of 2024 but faces significant challenges as it nears the deadline. As of late November, Airbus had delivered 643 aircraft, needing nearly 130 more to reach its goal, drawing on past performance where they successfully delivered similar amounts in December during previous years. The A220 model has shown positive growth, contributing to Airbus's volume, yet overall A350 and A330 deliveries are experiencing downturns. Compounding these challenges, Airbus has a backlog of A321 NEOs awaiting components, which may hinder their ability to fulfill delivery targets despite potential boosts from certified XLR models.
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