Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s budget airline, has raised serious concerns over delays in Airbus deliveries, with CEO Steven Greenway warning that disruptions could spread to wide-body A330neo aircraft. While Airbus maintains that it is not aware of any A330neo delays, Flyadeal does not expect to receive all its narrow-body jets this year—a setback for the airline’s growth plans.
Key Highlights:
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Delivery Concerns: Greenway criticized repeated delays, saying they are hurting operational plans and creating uncertainty in fleet expansion.
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A330neo Uncertainty: Despite Airbus’ statement, Flyadeal fears that wide-body aircraft deliveries may also be affected.
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Fleet Expansion Plans: The airline aims to triple its route network and grow its fleet to 100 aircraft by 2030, but delays threaten its timeline.
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Industry-Wide Issues: Airlines globally are facing production bottlenecks, with Airbus managing a backlog of over 8,700 jets.
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Future Outlook: Flyadeal is pushing for more transparency from Airbus, urging the manufacturer to address supply chain disruptions.
With expansion plans on hold, Flyadeal is closely monitoring Airbus’ delivery schedules, hoping for more clarity in the coming months.
Sources: Airbus, Fortune India, Economic Times