What Happened
Airlines Drive Demand For Narrowbody Aircraft Amid Supply Chain Pressures
The commercial aviation sector has recorded its strongest first-half delivery performance in eight years, with 673 aircraft delivered between January and June 2026. This represents a 13% increase compared to the same period last year, according to new figures from ADS. The global aircraft backlog has also reached a record high of 16,925 aircraft, with narrowbody aircraft driving market growth. The increase in deliveries highlights continued recovery across the aerospace manufacturing sector, although production rates remain constrained by ongoing supply-chain pressures. This was reported by Air Cargo Week.