Aircraft
Airliner Deliveries Hit New Low as ADS Predicts Slow Recovery
The order backlog for airliners as of the end of May stood at 13,779, with relatively few cancellations recorded to date.
Airbus's wing factory at Broughton in the UK is one of many operations affected by the Covid-led decline in orders for new airliners. (Photo: Airbus)
Airbus's wing factory at Broughton in the UK is one of many operations affected by the Covid-led decline in orders for new airliners. (Photo: Airbus)

Year-to-date airliner deliveries through the end of May were the worst on record, according to the latest data published by the UK’s ADS industry association. The total backlog stood at 13,779 with 423 orders having been placed since the start of 2020. During May just 9 new aircraft orders (all widebodies) and 16 cancellations were recorded.