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Airbus mostly on track with 1H expectations, CEO says

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Airbus SE reported a cash outflow in the first half as supply-chain challenges with engines for its best-selling A320neo jet delayed deliveries of new aircraft. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."

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  • Airbus delivered 306 aircraft in the first half, with 60 more completed but awaiting engines. 14s
  • Negative cash flow was mainly due to delayed engine deliveries, expected to normalize as suppliers recover. 1m 1s
  • Delays were caused by industrial difficulties and a strike affecting engine suppliers, but recovery is underway. 1m 32s
  • Airbus maintains a strong and growing order backlog, with demand outpacing supply. 2m 29s
  • A new US-EU agreement to eliminate tariffs on civil aviation is expected to support Airbus operations once in force. 4m 1s
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