Why Airbus Just Quietly Shelved Its Next All-New Aircraft Until At Least 2031

Published Jul 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT For decades, Airbus and Boeing have shaped commercial aviation through successive aircraft. From the Airbus A300 in the 1970s and the Airbus A380 to the Boeing 777 family, both manufacturers have redefined airline fleets worldwide. So in this video, we take a look at why Airbus has delayed its next clean-sheet aircraft until at least 2031, what technologies are already under development, and why supply chain problems, engine delays, and record order backlogs have become a bigger priority than designing an entirely new airplane.