In August, deliveries of the Airbus decreased after a sharp increase the previous month, the European planemaker announced on Friday. Analysts say the decline requires the company to achieve solid growth throughout the year to meet its annual target. So far, the Airbus delivered 447 aircraft, including 47 in August and 77 in July.
The delivery target for the year was set at 770 units, after a reduction in the forecast during the summer because of delays in obtaining engines, cabin equipment and other parts.
A Airbus announced 46 new orders, including 30 previously announced A330neos for Cathay Pacific, and an unusual order from a “private customer” who requested three A350-900s and three A320neos. This order, valued at more than $1 billion at list prices, is typical of individual purchases, without the discounts applied to commercial airlines.
A Airbus The airline has not commented on the matter, but uses the term “private client” to refer to jets purchased by VIPs or governments. Demand for such aircraft remains high in the Middle East. In addition, many commercial airlines conceal their identities when placing orders to safeguard their marketing strategies, resulting in orders being classified as “Undisclosed” in the airline’s statistics. Airbus.
the aircraft manufacturer Airbus revealed that it has received 432 gross orders so far this year, resulting in a net total of 413 after cancellations.
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