Airbus notified customers of additional delivery delays for A350 jetliners scheduled through the late 2020s. Supply chain disruptions at the recently acquired Kinston, North Carolina facility drive the setbacks. This former Spirit AeroSystems plant currently faces challenges producing critical fuselage components.
Manufacturing disruptions in Spain also impact cargo door production for the new A350 freighter model. Airbus maintains that the freighter's first flight and initial delivery remain on schedule despite these reports.
Airbus stock (AIR.PA) closed down 0.09% on May 20, 2026. The market reaction remained minimal following the delivery update.