Airlines Confidential · Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Aviation manufacturers are struggling to meet increased demand due to persistent supply chain disruptions, particularly with aircraft parts and engines. This is leading to fewer new aircraft deliveries and is expected to affect the industry for several years.
“And you know, the whole aviation world, it's not just airlines, but it's the manufacturers too, are struggling to catch up with the supply chain.”
“I mean, it's all these things that are happening at once. But I think the biggest culprit has been the fact that for the last 18 months, aircraft production has just been stalled.”
“I mean, Pratt & Whitney had to recall millions of aircraft engines.”