Apple’s MacBook Air is facing production slowdowns due to a global shortage of memory chips, according to a report by Bloomberg. The supply chain crisis is driven by rising demand from AI companies for memory chips, and has now hit the MacBook Air after previously affecting less popular products like Mac mini and Mac Studio. Customers ordering the laptop via the official website will see delivery timelines stretched until the second half of August, with certain configurations facing longer waits. While Apple has not confirmed the shortage, the report said the tech giant is directing customers toward the MacBook Pro instead of the Air across its website and retail stores, sometimes with a disclaimer reading “MacBook Air subject to availability.” The limited supply could create an opening for Windows laptop brands such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Asus, which sell competing thin and light laptops. However, Windows makers may also face production problems if the memory shortage worsens, and the company that manages its supply chain better may have the advantage in the months ahead. The reported shortage highlights how one missing part can affect an entire product, and keeping the MacBook Air on store shelves will be important for Apple as laptop market competition grows.