Airbus Jet Deliveries in First Quarter Fell to Lowest Since 2009

The aviation sector is going through one of its most challenging periods as jet fuel prices surge. — The aviation sector is going through one of its most challenging periods as jet fuel prices surge.Photographer: Andrej Ivanov/Bloomberg

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April 10, 2026 at 9:05 AM UTC

Airbus SE delivered its fewest commercial aircraft in the first quarter since 2009, raising questions about whether the company can meet its annual target amid reverberations from the Iran war.

The France-based manufacturer delivered 114 jets in the first three months of 2026, it said Thursday. That’s a decrease of 16% from the same period last year.