Airbus is ramping up pressure on US engine maker Pratt & Whitney by pursuing potential damages in an escalating dispute over late engine shipments as it struggles to lift aircraft production, two people familiar with the matter said. Pratt has said it is working closely with Airbus while seeking the right balance for airlines struggling to keep existing jets flying. Airbus alleges that Pratt & Whitney over-promised on engine shipments while diverting engines to repair shops, where engine makers make most of their income. RTX CEO Chris Calio told analysts in January that Pratt & Whitney had to strike the right balance, adding that overall deliveries jumped 50% last year. Tensions between planemakers and engine suppliers are not new, with supply constraints and higher parts prices rippling across the industry.

Source: The Telegraph March 19, 2026 12:23 UTC