Airbus CEO on Higher Deliveries, A320 Production

The transcript discusses the recovery of the travel industry post-COVID, highlighting strong demand for passenger and cargo traffic. It addresses supply chain challenges affecting production, particularly for the A320 and A350 aircraft. Financial outlooks, including free cash flow forecasts, are analyzed. The importance of IT and cybersecurity in Airbus's operations is emphasized, along with efforts to reduce dependency on Russian titanium supplies.

What has been a significant factor in the global recovery of the travel sector post-COVID?

• Reduction in travel restrictions

• Decrease in cargo demand

• Opening of China

• Increased supply of aircraft

What is Airbus's target production rate for the A320 family by 2026?

• Rate 100 per month

• Rate 75 per month

• Rate 60 per month

• Rate 50 per month

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a supply chain issue affecting Airbus?

• Energy crisis

• Lack of skilled workforce

• Shortage of electronic components

• Excessive inventory

How did Airbus's free cash flow in 2022 compare to their initial guidance?

• It was not reported

• It was lower than expected

• It matched the guidance

• It exceeded the guidance

What is one of the main drivers of Airbus's transformation?

• Increased production rates

• Reduction in workforce

• Digitalization

• Expansion into new markets

By when does Airbus expect to be fully independent of Russian titanium?

• Mid next year

• In two years

• End of this year

• End of next year

What is the relationship between digitalization and decarbonization according to Airbus?

• Digitalization hinders decarbonization

• Decarbonization supports digitalization

• Digitalization is an enabler of decarbonization

• They are unrelated