The commercial aviation market is facing one of the tightest supply environments in modern history. IATA reports the global aircraft backlog has surpassed 17,000 aircraft, equal to nearly 60% of the active fleet, while aircraft deliveries remain well below historical demand levels. IATA and Oliver Wyman also estimate that supply chain challenges could cost airlines more than $11 billion in 2025, underscoring how deeply the shortage is affecting airline operations and planning.
For airlines looking to replace or refresh fleet capacity, this is not a normal cycle. Delivery slots remain limited, lead times are extended, and the availability of quality aircraft in the market is increasingly constrained. Industry coverage from AirInsight, Reuters, CNBC, and Airways reflects the same reality: aircraft shortages, supply chain pressure, and delayed fleet renewal are now shaping the market.
Avery is in a strong strategic position to help meet this immediate challenge, with unheard-of availability for brand new aircraft in a market where supply remains exceptionally constrained.
Read more:
- IATA Aviation Supply Chain
- IATA: Aerospace Supply Chain Bottlenecks Continue to Constrain Airline Growth
- IATA / Oliver Wyman: Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More than $11 Billion in 2025
- AirInsight: Aviation’s New Crisis Is a Three-Way Collision
- Reuters: Shortages of new aircraft, fuel put emissions goal at risk
- CNBC: Airbus targets 870 deliveries in 2026
- Airways: IATA Cuts 2026 Airline Profit Outlook Amid Fuel Shock
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