Airbus has informed its airline customers that aircraft delivery delays are likely to persist for at least another three years, with the situation expected to normalize only by 2028. The continued delays are primarily attributed to persistent supply chain disruptions, particularly involving aircraft engines and critical structural components.
Croatia Airlines has been notified of delivery delays affecting four Airbus A220 aircraft originally scheduled for arrival during 2025. Despite the setbacks, the airline’s third A220 is now confirmed for delivery in May 2025, maintaining momentum in its transition to a new-generation fleet.
Jet2, the UK-based leisure airline, is set to expand its fleet with the addition of 14 new Airbus A321neo aircraft, powered by CFM International engines. The airline expects these deliveries to bring its total A321neo fleet to 23 aircraft by the end of summer 2025. However, some of these aircraft deliveries will be delayed, leading to higher operational costs during the transition period.
Emirates, the largest customer for the Boeing 777X, is preparing for additional delays in the delivery of its 205 aircraftorder. Initially scheduled for arrival in 2020, repeated postponements have pushed the expected first deliveries to no earlier than the second quarter of 2027, with the possibility of further delays extending into 2028.
