Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said demand for the company's aircraft remains very strong despite ongoing industry pressures regarding fuel prices.
The statement aims to reassure investors that the aerospace giant is not seeing order cancellations, even as airlines face broader economic challenges. Because Airbus and its primary competitor, Boeing, hold a combined backlog of 16,683 unfilled jet orders [3], any shift in demand could significantly impact global aviation manufacturing.
Speaking June 9, 2026, at the Farnborough Air Show in the United Kingdom, Faury highlighted the company's current stability. He said the firm has recently won orders valued at just under $18 billion [1].
"Demand for our aircraft is very strong," Faury said.
This resilience comes at a time when the global aviation sector is grappling with volatile operating costs. Despite these headwinds, Faury said the company is not seeing any demand for cancellations of jet orders [2].
The scale of current demand is reflected in recent individual deals, such as an order from Air Astana for 25 Airbus A320neo family aircraft [4]. Such orders contribute to a production queue that spans approximately 12 years for the industry's two largest manufacturers [3].
Faury's comments at the air show emphasize a strategic focus on maintaining the delivery pipeline. By securing high-value contracts, and maintaining a deep backlog, Airbus intends to insulate itself from short-term market fluctuations that often plague the airline industry.
“"Demand for our aircraft is very strong."”
The stability of the Airbus order book suggests that airlines are prioritizing fleet modernization and capacity growth over short-term cost-cutting. With a production backlog stretching 12 years, the industry is less sensitive to immediate fuel price spikes and more focused on long-term aircraft availability.
