What Happened
Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers See Strongest Year-To-Date Performance Since 2018
Commercial aircraft manufacturers, including Airbus, Boeing, and Comac, have delivered 903 aircraft in the first eight months of 2026, marking the strongest year-to-date delivery performance since 2018. According to data from ADS, this represents a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The aircraft backlog now stands at 17,010 orders, equivalent to over 12 years’ worth of work for the UK’s aerospace supply chain. This was reported by Aircraft Interiors International.