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Airbus, Boeing and COMAC deliver 903 aircraft through August as Airbus navigates A321neo disruption and launches A350F

Commercial manufacturers delivered 903 aircraft in the first eight months of 2026, up 9% year over year and the strongest pace since 2018. Airbus remains confident in its full-year delivery target despite a primer-quality issue affecting about 500 A321neos, while the A350F freighter completed its first flight.

Discovered 2026-09-29T06:36:17.129313-07:00 | 2026-09-29T06:36:17.129313-07:00

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Global commercial aircraft deliveries reached 903 through August, up 9% from the same period in 2025 and marking the strongest year-to-date performance since 2018.
Airbus is balancing delivery momentum against a primer-quality issue affecting approximately 500 A321neos, while maintaining confidence in its 2026 target.
The A350F’s first flight signals Airbus’ effort to challenge Boeing’s established position in the expanding freighter market.

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