Airlines Face Long Wait For New Widebody Jets
The global airline industry is experiencing high demand for new single-aisle aircraft, with Airbus and Boeing having a combined backlog of over 11,500 A320 and 737 family aircraft. However, the recovery of widebody production to pre-pandemic peaks remains uncertain. According to Aviation Week, manufacturers are struggling to meet the demand for mainline single-aisle aircraft, which could impact the production planning and supply chain management for widebody jets. The article was first reported by Aviation Week.