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Sign InIn a move reflecting the aviation sector's vulnerability to global instability, Airbus has revised down its 20-year industry-wide forecast for passenger aircraft demand by 1%. The revision is directly attributed to the impact of the war in Iran and escalating trade tensions, which have slowed the post-pandemic rebound in airline activity. These geopolitical headwinds are now viewed as primary constraints on the long-term growth of global air traffic.
This adjustment comes as its primary rival, Boeing, faces ongoing operational challenges, with market data showing a slowdown in wide-body jet deliveries over the recent quarter. Compared to previous long-term estimates, Airbus's 1% trim represents a cautious shift in outlook for a sector that previously bet on aggressive growth in emerging markets, especially as trade tariffs threaten to inflate supply chain costs according to industry analysts.
Regarding equity performance, AIR.DE stood at 209.45 EUR, while BA closed at 234.54 USD (at close 2026-07-06). Investors are closely monitoring further escalations in the Middle East which could trigger deeper revisions to delivery schedules, while keeping an eye on upcoming macroeconomic data that may influence the purchasing power of global carriers in the coming weeks.