Airbus delivered about 72 aircraft in September, nearly matching its deliveries from the same month last year and reducing the impact of recent production and supply-chain disruptions.
The provisional figure, reported by industry sources, compares with 73 aircraft delivered in September 2025 and is above analyst estimates of around 68 aircraft. Airbus has not confirmed the number ahead of its monthly delivery report due on October 8.
The stronger-than-expected September performance came despite delays linked to shortages of engines and other components, as well as a recent industrial issue involving parts for the A321neo. Airbus has offered concessions to airlines to keep A321neo deliveries moving despite the prospect of higher costs from shorter maintenance intervals.
The company still faces a demanding final quarter. Airbus is targeting about 870 commercial aircraft deliveries for the year, meaning it will need a record fourth-quarter delivery pace to meet the goal. Commercial aircraft chief Lars Wagner has said the company remains confident of reaching the target.
Airbus is also carrying out additional checks on A330 aircraft after a tool was found in the horizontal tailplane of a jet earlier this year. The checks could affect aircraft delivered between January 2021 and July 2026.
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