https://phys.org/news/2018-07-airbus-profits-halved-delivery.html

"The first half financials reflect the back-loaded deliveries due to A320neo engine shortages, while on the positive side there was a strong improvement on the A350 programme," CEO Tom Enders said in a company statement.

"A320neo aircraft deliveries picked up during the second quarter but challenges remain to meet our full year targets."