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Investing.com -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an updated analysis Tuesday showing that aerospace supply chain bottlenecks continue to severely limit airline industry growth, with no resolution expected until at least 2031.
Despite expectations for increased aircraft deliveries in late 2025 and accelerated production in 2026, demand will continue to outstrip supply. The industry faces a delivery shortfall of at least 5,300 aircraft and a record backlog exceeding 17,000 aircraft - nearly 60% of the active fleet and equivalent to 12 years of current production capacity.
"Airlines are feeling the impact of the aerospace supply chain challenges across their business," said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. "No effort should be spared to accelerate solutions before the impact becomes even more acute."
The supply chain crisis is costing airlines over $11 billion in 2025, according to a study by IATA and Oliver Wymann. This includes approximately $4.2 billion in excess fuel costs as carriers operate older, less efficient aircraft, $3.1 billion in additional maintenance expenses, $2.6 billion in increased engine leasing costs, and $1.4 billion in surplus inventory holding costs.
Multiple factors are worsening delivery delays, including engine production lagging behind airframe manufacturing, extended certification timelines, US-China trade tariffs, skilled labor shortages, and supply chain fragility.
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