CEO Guillaume Faury confirmed the financial targets announced in February, which did not take into account the impact of any new tariffs.

US President Donald Trump introduced a new series of tariffs this month, before partially suspending his "reciprocal" measures for 90 days for the majority of the countries targeted. In return, the European Union plans to target certain industries, fueling concerns amongst airlines on both sides of the Atlantic about aircraft deliveries.

Airbus, like other players in the aeronautics sector, has excluded the potential impact of these tariffs in its forecasts, which will prompt investors to watch out for any change in tone in the upcoming quarterly results.

At the same time, the entire sector continues to face persistent supply chain difficulties and a labor shortage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guillaume Faury, who is expected to be appointed for a third term as head of the European aircraft manufacturer, has indicated that delays in the delivery of parts by its American supplier Spirit Aero continue to weigh on the production of the A350 and A220 models.

Airbus is in the process of finalizing the purchase of the activities of four Spirit factories, as part of a rare project carried out jointly with its American competitor Boeing. The great rival could be a direct victim of the trade war between the United States and China, since Beijing would prohibit its companies from taking deliveries from Boeing until further notice.

The group still aims to integrate Spirit's activities related to its programs by the middle of the year, Guillaume Faury said.

With Reuters