Jet delivery backlog hinders airline growth

Ujjwal Sukhwani
By Ujjwal SukhwaniPublished Jan 24, 2026 at 01:29 AM UTC, 1 min read

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Jet delivery backlog hinders airline growth

Air travel demand buoyant but manufacturer production is running behind, notes Avolon report

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