Airbus profits halve after delivery slump
European aerospace and defence group hit by persistent delays receiving engines for its A320s
European aerospace and defence group hit by persistent delays receiving engines for its A320s

European planemaker has been dealing with an engine shortage

World’s largest planemaker lowered goal to ‘around 790’ jets from 820, days after addressing technical issues

European aerospace and defence group warns of ‘continued complex and dynamic operating environment’

Latest challenge facing European planemaker comes as it seeks to deliver ambitious jet delivery target

US aircraft maker narrows losses and posts widest gap over European rival since 2018

Proposals such as extra free baggage allowance would make it harder to cope with rising costs, industry says