The CEO of Qatar Airways, Badr Mohammed Al Meer on Wednesday said that to reduce the delivery time of new aircrafts, planemakers Airbus and Boeing need to put more pressure on their suppliers. He said that the delay in aircrafts’ delivery is hindering airlines’ ability to meet travel demand, reported Reuters.
While speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, Meer said, “We are really trying our best to assist both Boeing and Airbus and try to find solutions for them to make sure they deliver.”
“I know they’re under so much pressure when it comes to the supply chain market .. But they need to put more pressure on those suppliers to make sure that airlines stop the bleeding,” CEO said.
The desire for air travel has surged following the pandemic, yet aircraft manufacturers are grappling with challenges in restoring production to pre-pandemic levels, hampered by disrupted supply chains and ongoing safety concerns at Boeing.
Qatar Airways, according to Meer, is facing difficulties in satisfying the heightened demand for travel post-COVID, primarily due to the scarcity of new aircraft.
As per the industry expert, the delay in supply of new aircrafts by the two key planemakers is caused by the shortage in parts and availability of skilled laborers.
From engines and seatbelts to wiring and screws, an aircraft requires lakhs of components sourced from suppliers across the world, rendering them susceptible to disruptions in the supply chain.
With inputs from agencies.
