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Airbus takes aim at Pratt & Whitney over engine supplies
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 12, 2026
Airbus Voices Concerns Over Pratt & Whitney Engine Deliveries
Airbus and Pratt & Whitney Engine Supply Challenges
PARIS, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Airbus raised concerns over the availability of jet engines from Pratt & Whitney on Monday, saying it had yet to reach agreement with the U.S. manufacturer over the volume of supplies that it needs "for the foreseeable future".
Current Delivery Delays
Outgoing commercial CEO Christian Scherer told reporters engines for the A320neo family continued to arrive "very, very late" in 2025.
Future Projections and Discussions
"We see that this trend continues in 2026 and in particular with Pratt & Whitney, with whom we are still in discussions," he said. "It is an issue that we need to resolve."
Pratt & Whitney parent RTX, one of two engine suppliers on the best-selling Airbus series, had no immediate comment.
(Reporting by Tim HepherEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
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1What is an aircraft engine?
An aircraft engine is a machine designed to propel an aircraft by generating thrust. It converts fuel into mechanical energy to drive propellers or turbines.
2What are delivery delays?
Delivery delays occur when products or services are not provided within the expected timeframe, often impacting production schedules and operational efficiency.
3What is Pratt & Whitney?
Pratt & Whitney is an American aerospace manufacturer known for producing aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies.
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