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Global aircraft orders and deliveries up in February
Global aircraft orders saw strong growth in February 2022 with 135 single-aisle and 15 wide-body aircraft ordered, the highest February since 2014.
The order numbers were driven by announcements made at Singapore Airshow, the latest international airshow to take place since the Covid-19 pandemic caused major impacts across the global aerospace industry. Latest flight data shows UK flight arrivals and departures now recovering to under a 30% reduction from comparable data in 2019.
Manufacturers delivered 71 aircraft during the month, which compared to February 2021 is a 31.5% increase. Next month, ADS – the trade body that represents aerospace, defence, security and space sectors – will issue its global aircraft delivery forecast, alongside the release of the 2022 Q1 aircraft order and delivery data.
150 aircraft orders were placed in February, the highest February since 2014. Manufacturers delivered 71 aircraft during the month, up 31% / Picture: Getty/iStock
The backlog of aircraft continues to rise and remains above 13,000 for the third consecutive month, indicating a continuing recovery in demand and representing several years’ worth of work worth around £186bn to the UK aerospace industry.
Kevin Craven, ADS chief executive, said: “It is encouraging to see the backlog rise for the third consecutive month. This is a positive sign of potential recovery, as the demand for new fuel-efficient aircraft returns towards pre-pandemic levels. As international travel restrictions and testing requirements continue to ease, I am pleased to see passengers returning to the air with reduced travel restrictions and increased confidence.
“This continues to be an exciting year for aviation and aerospace as we look ahead to the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow this July. The UK aerospace industry is keen to see the path to a full recovery is maintained, including in the wide-body aircraft market where a return to pre-pandemic demand is a longer process.”
Gross orders and delivery of aircraft in February / Graphic & data: ADS Group Commercial Aerospace Market Information