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Airbus CEO says supply chains are a challenge
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on February 3, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 3, 2026
Quick Summary
Airbus faces supply chain challenges, particularly with engine procurement, amid rising defense product demand, as discussed by CEO Guillaume Faury in Dubai.
Airbus CEO Highlights Supply Chain Challenges in Aviation Industry
Airbus Supply Chain Challenges
Dubai, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Airbus has faced significant challenges in its supply chain, with engines being the most difficult parts to procure recently, the company's CEO said in a panel at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Tuesday.
Engine Procurement Difficulties
CEO Guillaume Faury also said there was an acceleration in demand for defense products.
Increasing Demand for Defense Products
(Reporting by Nayera Abdallah, Jana Choukeir, Federico Maccioni; Editing by Sonali Paul)
Key Takeaways
- •Airbus is experiencing significant supply chain challenges.
- •Engine procurement is the most difficult issue currently.
- •There is an increasing demand for defense products.
- •CEO Guillaume Faury shared insights at a Dubai summit.
- •The aviation industry is facing broader supply chain issues.
Frequently Asked Questions about Airbus CEO says supply chains are a challenge
1What are defense products?
Defense products are goods and services specifically designed for military and national security purposes. They include weapons, vehicles, and technology used by armed forces.
2What is economic growth?
Economic growth refers to the increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a specific period. It is often measured by the rise in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
