What Happened
Six-OEM Market Sees Growth Amid Divergent Backlog Trends
A new forecast from Forecast International predicts business jet deliveries will rise from 751 units in 2026 to 819 in 2029, driven by divergent backlog trends among the six major OEMs. Bombardier and Gulfstream are building backlog, while Textron and Embraer focus on revenue growth through pricing and mix. The forecast also highlights the growing importance of fractional and charter operator demand, which dominates forward orders and concentrates market risk. This forecast was first reported by Forecast International.