economy
January 25, 2026
Airbus CEO warns of new risks after 'significant' trade damage
CEO Guillaume Faury says 'the beginning of 2026 is marked by an unprecedented number of crises and by unsettling geopolitical developments.'
TL;DR
- Airbus CEO warns of unsettling geopolitical risks and U.S.-China trade tensions impacting the company.
- Logistical and financial damage has already been incurred due to trade pressures.
- Staff are urged to adapt with solidarity and self-reliance.
- The company experienced recall issues and had to cut delivery goals due to flawed fuselage panels.
- Despite challenges, overall results for 2025 were described as 'good'.
- Supply chain issues persist, particularly with Pratt & Whitney and CFM engines.
- Airbus is focusing on profitable growth in the late 2020s to prepare for future aircraft development battles in the 2030s.
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