Airbus Plans Record Deliveries in 2026 Despite Engine Problems

The Airbus conglomerate intends to break its previous record in 2026 by delivering approximately 870 aircraft to customers. CEO Guillaume Faury emphasizes the company's pursuit of achieving "Olympic form," though he admits that supply chains remain tight. The main brake is Pratt & Whitney, whose delays in delivering engines have forced Airbus to slow down assembly lines for the popular A320 model. Investors reacted nervously to this news, leading to a nearly 6% drop in the share price on the Paris stock exchange. In the automotive sector, the situation is equally dynamic. French Renault reported a massive net loss of 10.9 billion euros for 2025. This stems primarily from a significant write-down updating the value of its stake in Japanese partner Nissan. Despite this, François Provost, the group's new head, points to successes in the electric vehicle segment and announces the maintenance of a resilient growth strategy, even with a forecasted decline in operating margin in the coming year due to Asian price competition. The aviation and automotive sectors have long relied on complex global alliances, such as the Renault-Nissan partnership established in 1999 or the dependence of airframe manufacturers on a narrow group of propulsion unit suppliers. Meanwhile, the mining industry is sending mixed signals. Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest mining conglomerate, reported a 14% drop in net profit to $9.97 billion. The cause is lower iron ore prices, which neutralized profits from increased copper extraction. At the same time, Canadian Teck Resources exceeded analysts' expectations thanks to high copper prices, strengthening its position ahead of a planned merger with Anglo American. In the agricultural sector, Deere & Co. raised profit forecasts, counting on a revival in construction and small-scale agriculture despite the negative impact of tariffs on margins. „Engine deliveries from Pratt & Whitney are significantly delayed compared to their previous commitments.” — Guillaume Faury In the technology market, warnings are emerging about rising prices for consumer electronics, including televisions. The reason is the boom in artificial intelligence, which has led to shortages and sharp price increases for RAM memory. Component manufacturer Phison suggests that limited chip supply will affect the production costs of many consumer devices in 2026. Renault (loss): -10.9, Rio Tinto (profit): 9.97, Knorr-Bremse (profit): 0.574, Deere & Co (profit forecast): 4.75