Why Airbus' Target Of 12 A350s Per Month By 2028 Is Now In Serious Doubt

Airbus’ ambitious target of producing twelve A350 aircraft per month by 2028 is facing significant headwinds due to ongoing integration difficulties stemming from the recent acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. The primary obstacle revolves around resolving issues at the former Spirit facility, specifically related to production and quality control processes. These challenges have directly resulted in substantial delays within the Airbus manufacturing schedule. Consequently, experts now believe achieving the initially projected monthly output rate is highly improbable given the current circumstances. Airbus remains focused on mitigating these problems but acknowledges a considerable setback to its operational goals.