- February 2025 aircraft orders are up almost two thirds compared to 2024 figures
- 86 aircraft deliveries in February 2025 represents the highest for the month since 2019
- Stable aircraft backlog reflects strength of industry to deliver
London (26 March 2024) – Commercial aircraft orders grew by almost two thirds in February 2025 compared to February 2024 according to ADS. 27 narrowbody aircraft were ordered in February 2025, although zero wide body aircraft orders were placed.
The latest commercial aircraft data from the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space trade association further highlights a sustained growth in aircraft deliveries, with 86 delivered in February 2025. The ADS dataset highlights 13% year-on-year growth in aircraft deliveries and the highest for the month since 2019.
Aircraft backlog stabilises
ADS data reflects a stabilising market and a steadying backlog of 15,767 aircraft orders. While this still accounts for £255bn and around 14 years’ worth of work, this marks a slow departure from the record backlog figures seen in recent years.
Aimie Stone, Chief Economist at ADS commented on the figures:
“February 2025 data is promising. Both orders and deliveries are showing steady albeit gradual improvement, indicating that market pressures – including workforce issues and regulatory hurdles – are gradually easing, as the deliveries of aircraft come through.
While the stabilising backlog will reassure investors, the absence of widebody orders this month could be a concern for UK manufacturers, given their exposure to the widebody market. This trend, if it continues, will need to be closely watched alongside growing demand for single-aisle aircraft.”
