Airbus, known for its innovative aircraft design and manufacturing, faces challenges balancing present-day supply problems with future ambitions, including the development of hydrogen-powered airliners. CEO Guillaume Faury expresses disappointment over the slow ramp-up in production rates for the A320neo-family due to an unstable supply chain environment post-pandemic. Airbus is actively managing a diverse range of risks, from industrial manufacturing issues to sourcing critical raw materials like titanium from alternative suppliers. The unexpected decision by Boeing to re-acquire Spirit AeroSystems, a significant supplier to Airbus, has prompted the airframer to integrate relevant work packages to maintain control over its components. Faury emphasizes that while Airbus aims to push boundaries in future aircraft design, such as with hydrogen-powered ZEROe proposals, the deployment of hydrogen as an aviation energy source will vary globally, affecting initial network limitations. Despite these challenges, Airbus continues to strategize on supply chain stability and future technologies for the aviation industry.