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Airbus eyes record aircraft deliveries despite Q3 setback
European planemaker Airbus is pushing to hit its annual delivery target despite a disappointing third quarter, requiring 323 more aircraft to be handed over to customers before year-end. The company typically accelerates deliveries in the final quarter, positioning it to potentially achieve record output.
LSN Malaysia ·
Airbus faces a critical final stretch in 2024 as it attempts to meet its full-year aircraft delivery target following a weaker-than-expected performance in the third quarter. The aviation manufacturer must deliver 323 planes in the coming months to reach its annual goal, a substantial volume that hinges on production momentum in the fourth quarter.
The European aerospace firm has historically relied on a surge in year-end deliveries to meet or exceed annual targets, a pattern that reflects both the complexity of final aircraft preparations and the logistics of coordinating handovers across multiple customers worldwide. This seasonal pattern has become characteristic of Airbus's operational cycle as it juggles multiple production lines and delivery schedules.
Succeeding in this push would mark a record year for Airbus in terms of aircraft deliveries, underscoring the company's efforts to ramp up production amid strong global demand for commercial aircraft. The aerospace sector continues to benefit from airlines' appetite for new planes to replace aging fleets and expand capacity in a recovering travel market.
The outcome will be closely watched by stakeholders across Southeast Asia, where regional carriers including Malaysian airlines have substantial aircraft on order with Airbus. Meeting delivery commitments is critical for the planemaker's reputation and its ability to fulfil contracts with customers throughout the region.