Airbus SE (EADSY) has faced tight supply conditions all year, yet Pratt & Whitney has now handed over enough engines for the company to stay on track. The engine maker stated that its output matches Airbus’ plans for the rest of 2025, and it added that any units shipped now will be allocated to next year’s line. As a result, Airbus has a clearer path to reach its goal to deliver eight hundred twenty jets this year.
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In recent months, Airbus has built some jets without engines and stored them as gliders. Later this year, the company aims to fit engines on those jets once all parts arrive. Airbus said its plan is tight, yet it stayed firm on its target. Furthermore, the company said most deliveries arrive late in the year, which keeps the pace intense yet stable.
Meanwhile, EADSY shares dropped 1.95% on Friday, closing at $59.70. Overall, the stock climbed a 52% year-to-date.
Past Delays Shift Into Repair Mode
Pratt and Whitney had to deal with an issue tied to metal powder in its geared turbofan engine. Airlines had to pull some jets from service to swap parts, and that slowed the pace for new jets as well. At the same time, CFM International, which is the engine venture run by General Electric (GE) and Safran, also shipped units at a slower rate than planned. These two factors held back the flow of new Airbus jets out of the plant.
Now Pratt & Whitney is working through the repair jobs and tests for an updated model. The firm also said it is in talks with planemakers on a new engine for jets that come out after 2035. It is in talks with Boeing (BA) and with Embraer SA (EMBJ), yet it is not in talks with Commercial Aircraft Corp of China. Altogether, the update signals that supply stress is easing step by step. Airbus still faces a tight year-end, yet the improved engine flow gives the company a stronger chance to meet its plan without major shifts.
Technical Sentiment on EADSY Stock
Airbus presents a neutral view for the day, as technical indicators are split between sell and buy signals.
