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Business Jet Deliveries Forecast to 2030

September 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Business jet deliveries totaled 728 in 2025 and 317 in H1 2026.
Bombardier's backlog grew 43% year over year in Q1 2026.
Gulfstream's backlog grew 17% in Q1 2026.
Forecast predicts 6% growth in 2026, with 765-770 units delivered.

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Strategic Implications

The varying growth rates among manufacturers may indicate shifting market dynamics, with Bombardier and Gulfstream leading the pack. This could suggest a competitive advantage for these companies, which may benefit from their strong backlog growth, while others like Textron and Embraer focus on pricing and product mix gains.

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What Happened

Six Manufacturers Show Different Growth Trajectories

The business jet market is expected to see 6% growth in 2026, with deliveries reaching 765-770 units, according to a forecast by Forecast International. The forecast is based on manufacturer-level backlog and book-to-bill data, which shows different growth trajectories for the six dominant manufacturers. Bombardier and Gulfstream are leading the pack, with backlog growth of 43% and 17%, respectively, in Q1 2026. The forecast also notes that US GDP growth has a moderate relationship with business jet production, but is not the primary driver. This was first reported by Forecast International.

Source | Originally Published: September 22, 2026

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