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Airbus delivers 60 aircrafts in March

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Posted on April 9, 2026

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April 9 (Reuters) - Airbus delivered 60 aircrafts in March, bringing first-quarter deliveries to 114 jets, down 16% from the same point last year, the European planemaker said on Thursday. Deliveries

Airbus Delivers 60 Aircraft in March; Q1 Deliveries Down 16% Year-on-Year

Airbus Q1 2024 Aircraft Deliveries and Sales Overview

March 2024 Deliveries

April 9 (Reuters) - Airbus delivered 60 aircrafts in March, bringing first-quarter deliveries to 114 jets, down 16% from the same point last year, the European planemaker said on Thursday.

Deliveries to Middle Eastern Airlines

Deliveries included three jets to Dubai-based Emirates despite disruption to the airline's operations from the Gulf conflict, monthly data showed.

The French-based plane maker also delivered one jet each to Etihad Airways and Saudi Arabia's Fly A Deal.

Factors Impacting Deliveries

Airbus deliveries have been hampered since the start of the year by ongoing problems with the supply of fuselage panels and shortages of engines, company executives have said.

Year-on-Year Comparison and Targets

Previous Year Deliveries

In the first quarter of 2025, Airbus delivered 136 aircraft.

2024 Delivery Target

Airbus aims to deliver 870 airplanes this year.

Sales Performance

The company said it had sold 408 aircraft in the first quarter or a net total of 398 after adjusting for cancellations.

(Reporting by Mateusz Rabiega in Gdansk; Editing by Matt Scuffham)

Key Takeaways

  • Airbus’s March deliveries totaled 60 jets, and Q1 deliveries of 114 represent a 16% drop from Q1 2025.
  • Supply chain challenges—specifically fuselage panel defects and engine shortages—continue to constrain deliveries.
  • Despite the slow start, Airbus remains confident targeting approximately 870 jet deliveries for 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many aircraft did Airbus deliver in March 2024?
Airbus delivered 60 aircraft in March 2024.
What was Airbus' total aircraft delivery in the first quarter of 2024?
Airbus delivered 114 jets in the first quarter of 2024.
Why were Airbus deliveries down in the first quarter?
Deliveries were impacted by supply chain issues, particularly with fuselage panels and engine shortages.
Which airlines received Airbus jets in March?
Emirates received three jets, while Etihad Airways and Fly A Deal each received one.
How do Airbus' first quarter 2024 deliveries compare to last year?
Airbus deliveries were down 16% compared to the same period last year.

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