Overview
- Airbus reported 60 deliveries and 10 cancellations in March 2026, lifting net backlog by 261 jets.
- The March deliveries included 41 A320neo family jets, plus 8 A220, 3 A330neo and 8 A350 aircraft.
- AirInsight estimates 2026 output at about 870 aircraft, which implies roughly 10.4 years to clear the current backlog.
- AirInsight says Airbus should keep a production lead over Boeing because FAA limits are capping Boeing’s build rates.
- The growing queue means airlines will wait longer for fuel‑saving narrow‑body jets, which can delay route growth and fleet upgrades.