Commercial aircraft deliveries achieved their highest first-half volume in eight years during the initial six months of 2026. Concurrently, airlines maintained a robust pace of order placements, driving the industry’s backlog to an unprecedented level, as indicated by recent data from ADS.
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Opening the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026,Acron Aand the signing of a supply agreement for Acron’s Flight Recorder and Standby solutions for the next-generation D328eco regional turboprop
Boeing’s commercial division is prioritizing production improvements over announcing new orders, according to its CEO Stephanie Pope. With a robust backlog ensuring strong demand, the company is focused on enhancing its manufacturing processes.
The Farnborough International Airshowopens on Monday with expectations for commercial aircraft orders more subdued than in previous years, but several major deals are still believed to be under discussion.
The first Air Peace order for 10 brand new Embraer E195-E2 at the cost of $2.1 billion in 2019, to become the first launch customer for the aircraft type in Africa, had since deepened the relationship between Nigeria and Brazil.
Recent documentation indicates a significant increase in the initial costs of domestically produced Russian aircraft, relative to projections made in 2023. These documents detail the procurement of the first 18 Yakovlev MC-21s, 34 SJ-100s, and 11 Tupolev Tu-214s, comprising a fleet of more than 60 Russian-manufactured airplanes.