Airbus reported a sharp decline in first-quarter profit after commercial aircraft deliveries slowed compared with the same period last year.
The European manufacturer delivered 114 commercial aircraft in Q1, down from 136 in Q1 2018. The lower delivery pace contributed to a 52% drop in adjusted operating profit, underlining the continued pressure from supply-chain constraints and production challenges.
Despite the weaker quarter, Airbus maintained its full-year 2026 delivery target of around 870 commercial aircraft. The company said it remains focused on increasing output across its aircraft programs while managing supplier bottlenecks.
The results show that demand for Airbus aircraft remains strong, but production and delivery timing remain key challenges for the manufacturer as airlines wait for new, more fuel-efficient jets.
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