Airbus getting better at managing supply chain disruptions, senior executive says
Disruptions to the supply chain that are delaying aircraft deliveries are lessening and Airbus is getting much better at managing it, a senior company executive said on Monday. The European planemaker, which delivered 766 jets last year, roughly in line with its target, has been facing industrial delays due partly to problems in the aerospace supply chain, which have also hampered the recovery of embattled U.S. rival Boeing. Speaking to reporters in Taiwan, Airbus commercial aircraft executive vice president of sales Benoit de Saint-Exupery said it is taking a long time for the supply chain to get back on track, with a lot of disruptions in many suppliers.