Sales of new aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 (FIA) were the lowest in more than a decade, with a total of 286 aircraft on order at this year’s event.
In comparison, 441, 1,464, 742 and 1,210 were sold at the 2022, 2018, 2016 and 2014 shows respectively. Airbus took the top spot this year on 4th with Flynas and Abra orders Group. together 164 aircraft, considering the special regulations and the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding.
Boeing had a total of 118 aircraft, led by orders for the 787 Dreamliner, but sales of the 737 Max, 777-9 and 777 Freighter were also on the books.ATR also sold four ATR72 regional turboprops.Lower-than-usual sales are not entirely unexpected, however. The current backlog of the aircraft is the highest in the world at around 15,812, and delivery delays have caused some airlines to suspend orders.
The current global economic situation also affects the aircraft industry, as well as the consequences of the wars in Ukraine and Israel.
However, the forecast remains strong as air traffic has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels around the world and in some regions, such as Asia, even above pre-coronavirus levels, and it must be remembered that not all deals have been done. at air shows.
Both Boeing and Airbus had strong non-event sales, with Boeing reporting sales of 156 and Airbus 327 in 2024 ahead of the FIA..
