Aircraft
Airbus and Boeing Struggling to Meet Narrowbody Demand
At the same time, demand for the A220 is languishing as engine troubles persist
Airbus A220
Airbus launched the rebranded A220 airliner at the 2018 Farnborough Airshow after acquiring the former CSeries program from Bombardier. © AIN

Airbus and Boeing face a challenge that is good news and bad news. The good news: Demand for most of their airplanes is high. The bad news: neither can meet the demand.

Delivery slots are sold out for the A320neo and 737 MAX families into the next decade. Widebody delivery positions are also increasingly scarce. And the supply chain continues to fall short, while engine makers still struggle to deliver durable and reliable products.