Airbus has advised certain Airbus A350 customers to prepare for delivery delays as supply chain disruptions continue to weigh on the widebody program, according to information consistent with recent industry reporting. The European manufacturer has been battling persistent parts shortages and industrial issues at key suppliers, notably Spirit AeroSystems, which provides major fuselage sections for the A350.
These bottlenecks have already forced Airbus to cap A350 output at around six aircraft per month, below earlier plans to lift production to about nine per month in 2025 and 10 per month in 2026. Forecast International now expects 73 A350s to be delivered in 2025, slightly down from an earlier projection of 78, reflecting the impact of the ongoing constraints.
The supply chain problems have also pushed back the entry into service of the A350 freighter. Airbus’ dedicated cargo variant, originally planned earlier, is now expected to begin deliveries in 2027. Despite the delays, analysts still anticipate a gradual ramp-up in A350 production over the medium term, with output potentially reaching 12 aircraft per month by 2029, one year later than Airbus’ own target.
The A350 program continues to see solid demand. As of April 2026, the A350 family has accumulated 1,579 firm orders from 66 customers, with 714 aircraft delivered. Recent backlog updates show new A350-900 orders, including from at least one undisclosed customer, underscoring continued interest even as airlines are warned of revised delivery schedules.