A320neo demand surges, but engine- and MRO-constrained delivery capacity tightens
Airbus reported a March orders surge—331 aircraft worth $23.2 billion—led by the A320neo family, even as fleets increasingly face idle, brand-new aircraft waiting on engines. The delivery squeeze is echoed by expanded V2500 MRO support (AerFin) and continued Leap ramp plans (CFM: 2,000+ deliveries in 2026) amid rising input costs and supply strain.