Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has formally confirmed the 2030 launch date for the A320neo replacement program, internally designated eAction, targeting commercial service in the second half of the 2030s. The airframer, having laid groundwork since 2021, aims to be first to market, leveraging active research on wings, fuselage, and propulsion while rival Boeing delays its next-generation projects. Engine selection is targeted for 2027, positioning entry into service around 2037–2038. This definitive roadmap solidifies the sector’s long-term strategy for single-aisle dominance, contrasting sharply with Boeing’s uncertain timeline and accelerating operator investment in new technologies to meet the 2027 milestone.