Airbus plans to launch its A320 successor in 2030. Entry into service is scheduled for the second half of the 2030s. CEO Guillaume Faury confirmed the single-aisle project operates under the internal name eAction.
The company is pivoting away from hydrogen-powered jet ambitions for this generation. Infrastructure and technological challenges prompted the shift toward conventional fuel efficiency. Airbus is considering CFM International’s RISE open-fan engine as a primary candidate.
Faury intends for the new aircraft to shape the market for 30 years. The firm timeline increases competitive pressure on Boeing. Global supply chains must now align with the new development and production schedule.