However, the leasing veteran said aircraft deliveries from the pair still have not exceeded 2018 levels. That year, a total of 1,606 commercial jet aircraft were delivered by the pair. Photo: BloombergNews in 90 seconds - Tuesday 27th JanuaryMr Udvar-Hazy added that both Airbus and Boeing have been unable to meet their own production targets. “Airlines have no choice but to continue to operate older 737s, older 767s, older A330s and so on,” he added. Supply issues have severely hampered production, with a shortage of everything from engines and avionics systems to first and business-class seats impacting aircraft manufacturing.

Source: Irish Independent January 27, 2026 08:31 UTC