Airbus aims to deliver over 900 planes this year internally

European aerospace giant Airbus has set an ambitious internal target to deliver more than 900 aircraft this year, a significant increase from its previously stated goal of 870. This move follows a robust delivery performance in June, which saw the company hand over 89 aircraft.

The strong June deliveries pushed Airbus's total for the first half of 2026 to 351 aircraft, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. This represents the best first-half delivery performance for the company since 2019. Industry sources suggest that Airbus is accelerating deliveries to Chinese customers, clearing a backlog of orders, and benefiting from a slight easing of engine supply disruptions.

Despite these positive developments, supply chain issues have not been entirely resolved. Nevertheless, the market perceives Airbus as increasingly confident about maintaining a steady delivery pace in the second half of the year. The company is reportedly aiming for approximately 80 deliveries in July, with a traditional acceleration expected towards the end of the year, particularly in December.

Airbus declined to comment on the specific delivery figures ahead of its official monthly data release. However, previous reports indicated that Airbus's June deliveries were around 90 aircraft. The internal target suggests a strong push to overcome production challenges and meet growing demand in the aviation sector.