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Airbus delivered around 72 aircraft in September, sources say

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on October 2, 2026

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· Last updated: October 2, 2026

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Airbus Delivers 72 Aircraft in September Amid Supply Chain Challenges

September Aircraft Deliveries and Industry Response

PARIS, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Airbus delivered around 72 aircraft in September, almost matching 73 a year earlier, industry sources said.

Official Statements and Analyst Estimates

Airbus declined comment on the provisional delivery total ahead of a monthly industrial bulletin due on October 8. 

Analyst Projections

If confirmed, the tally would be higher than the visible total of tracked deliveries estimated by analysts in the mid to high 60s. Jefferies analysts estimated 68 deliveries.

Supply Chain and Production Challenges

The pick-up in pace follows concerns about the effect of delays in the system including any impact from the latest industrial glitch involving parts for the A321neo, as well as existing shortages of engines and other parts.

Executive Outlook

Commercial CEO Lars Wagner said this week that he was "very confident" of meeting the full-year target of around 870 jets, which Airbus has informally defined as 850 to 890.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Tim HepherEditing by Kirsten Donovan and David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • September deliveries (~72) nearly matched last year’s 73 and exceeded Jefferies’ estimate of 68, suggesting stronger-than‑expected performance in a challenging supply‑chain environment (analysts estimated mid‑to‑high 60s deliveries) (investing.com).
  • Delays due to engine and parts shortages—including the recent A321neo fuselage quality issue—continue to exert pressure on delivery pace, but Airbus appears to have partially caught up in September’s month‑end push (cincodias.elpais.com).
  • Despite these headwinds, Commercial Aircraft CEO Lars Wagner said he is “very confident” Airbus will reach its 2026 goal of around 870 delivery units, within an informal 850–890 range (lse.co.uk).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many aircraft did Airbus deliver in September?
Airbus delivered around 72 aircraft in September, according to industry sources.
How does the September delivery compare to last year?
The September 2023 deliveries nearly matched last year's 73 aircraft.
What challenges has Airbus faced with deliveries?
Airbus faced challenges from supply chain delays, engine shortages, and issues with the A321neo parts.
What is Airbus's full-year delivery target for 2023?
Airbus aims to deliver between 850 and 890 aircraft for the full year.
Did Airbus comment on the September delivery numbers?
Airbus declined to comment on the provisional delivery total ahead of its official monthly report.

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