Emirates chief slams planemaker 'hand-wringing' over supply chain woes

At the recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) summit, Emirates President Tim Clark criticized global aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus over ongoing supply chain management disruptions, which have severely delayed aircraft deliveries. Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is particularly frustrated by the failure to deliver new, fuel-efficient jets critical for scaling operations and launching new routes. "You are the supply chain," Clark told plane-makers, stressing the need for greater accountability in electronic supply chain management and calling out both manufacturers for delays stretching months to years. Boeing, still recovering from a production halt due to a quality crisis and labor strike, has postponed its 777X deliveries Emirates now expects its first unit between late 2026 and early 2027,