Boeing, Airbus Face Delivery Delays Amid Persistent Supply Chain Issues

Despite striking major deals at the Singapore Airshow, Boeing and Airbus are struggling to meet delivery timelines due to ongoing supply chain disruptions.

• Boeing and Airbus secured significant orders at the Singapore Airshow, including a commitment from Thai Airways for 45 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and a purchase by Vietjet Air of 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft.
• Supply chain disruptions, including parts shortages and a lack of skilled labor, are causing delays in aircraft deliveries, potentially until 2030.
• The aviation industry is grappling with a rebound in post-pandemic travel demand, but supply chain strains and labor shortages are hindering the ability to expand fleets with new, more efficient planes.
• Efforts to mitigate delays include deploying engineers to address supply chain bottlenecks and stocking more spare parts, but challenges such as material shortages and increased part prices persist.
• The industry faces a long road to recovery, with some predicting it could take up to two years to resolve current supply chain issues and meet the growing demand for air travel.

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