Airbus struggling to raise A350 output this year, sources say
17/02/2025 15:46
PARIS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Airbus AIR.PA is struggling
to increase output of its A350 jetliner as it faces ongoing
delays in the arrival of fuselage parts from Spirit AeroSystems
SPR.N , industry sources said.
The delays have cast doubt on Airbus' ability to increase
production above current rates of around six jets a month for at
least the rest of this year, though it still hopes to reach its
published target of 12 a month during 2028, they added.
A spokesperson for Airbus declined comment but referred back
to comments given with its nine-month results in October, when
Airbus upheld the 2028 target but said it was "actively managing
specific supply chain challenges" that may affect 2025 output.
Spirit AeroSystems declined comment.
(Reporting by Tim Hepher
Editing by Tomasz Janowski)
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