What Happened
Global Output Rises to New High Amid Strong Demand
Commercial aircraft manufacturing rebounded in September 2026, with total output rising to 146 units from 131 in August, according to data from Forecast International. The gain was broad-based across the two largest segments, with narrowbody production recovering to 113 units and widebody production improving to 24 units. Through the first nine months of 2026, total production reached 1,141 aircraft, with narrowbodies driving global output. This was reported by Forecast International.