Airbus says it will meet its 2026 delivery target despite a lingering shortage of Pratt & Whitney powerplants. The European manufacturer plans to ship roughly 870 commercial jets this year, up from 793 in 2025. With 114 aircraft already delivered in the first quarter, the firm must dispatch about 756 more in the remaining three quarters to stay on track.

Supply-chain bottlenecks have dogged Airbus for years, forcing trims to its delivery outlook in 2022, 2024 and 2025. Shortages of seats, toilets and other components have slowed assembly lines, while the current engine deficit hits its best‑selling A320 family hardest. Executives argue that recent supplier negotiations give them confidence to bridge the gap without further cuts in the near term.

Investors will watch the delivery tally closely, as each aircraft translates into hundreds of millions of revenue. Maintaining the 2026 schedule bolsters Airbus’s market share against Boeing, which struggles with its own engine supply issues. The firm’s ability to keep production flowing suggests a resilient supply chain and supports its earnings outlook for the fiscal year through the quarter ahead.