Commercial aircraft deliveries reach eight-year high as global order backlog hits record levels
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Commercial aircraft deliveries reach eight-year high as global order backlog hits record levels

20 Jul 2026 · Originally published 20 Jul 2026 7/10 Original headline: Aircraft deliveries reach eight-year high as global order backlog hits record levels
The UK trade association ADS reports that 673 commercial aircraft were delivered in the first half of 2026, a 13% increase on the previous year. With a record backlog of 16,925 aircraft now on the books, the sector is set to provide a long-term boost to the UK economy and its manufacturing supply chains.
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