Aviation Week’s 2026 Forecast Predicts Slower Production Ramp-Up

Aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport gates

Demand for air travel remains strong and will ensure fleet growth over the next 10 years, but will industry be able to deliver?

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Aviation Week’s 2026 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast includes noticeable shifts in some key metrics, many driven by the same root cause: The number of deliveries over the next 10 years is likely to be slightly lower than expected, airlines are keeping aircraft in service longer, and, in consequence...
Daniel Williams

Based in the UK, Daniel is Director of Fleet Data Services for Aviation Week Network. Prior to joining Aviation Week in 2017, Daniel held a number of industry positions analyzing fleet data.

Jens Flottau

Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Jens is executive editor and leads Aviation Week Network’s global team of journalists covering commercial aviation.

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