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