Stagnation in global supply chain feeds lowest October aircraft deliveries since 2021, says ADS Group

• 79 aircraft deliveries in October 2024 represents the lowest for the month since 2021 and 25% down on October 2023.
• Aircraft orders fell 40% on last year to 145 in October 2024.
• Declining deliveries mean the number of aircraft on backlog order is 8% ahead of 12 months ago at a record high 15,933 aircraft.

Commercial aircraft deliveries fell 25% in October 2024 compared to October 2023, with the 79 aircraft delivered representing the lowest figure for the month since 2021. The latest commercial aircraft data from ADS, the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors further highlights a 40% fall in aircraft orders for the same period, at 145 for the month.

ADS data reflects significantly slowed orders across 2024 as a whole, with year-to-date orders down 54% on the first 10 months of 2023.

Orders continuing to outpace deliveries meant the commercial aircraft order backlog stood at a record high of 15,933 at the end of October 2024. This represents up to £240bn of value for the UK and more than a decade’s worth of work.