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After the summer peak in mid-July, worldwide capacity is again decreasing
After reaching a peak in the second part of July, overall worldwide capacity has slightly dropped and now stands at 83.3 million scheduled seats per week. When compared to the same week in August 2020, capacity increased by 38% in August 2021. After reaching its peak in July, Asia’s capacity dropped in August, with a […]
The world’s active airline fleets continue to increase steadily
The total global fleet size currently counts 28,064 aircraft, of which 21,957 are active and 6,107 are grounded. There is a 1% rise in the active worldwide fleet and a 2% drop in grounded aircraft compared to the previous month. Compared to August 2020, the active aircraft fleet increased by 21%. Continent active grounded total […]
Worldwide aircraft deliveries skyrocket to levels higher than Pre-Covid
At ch-aviation, we continually track new aircraft deliveries from the largest aircraft manufacturers: Airbus, ATR, Boeing, Bombardier, COMAC, De Havilland, Embraer, and Irkut. Following a drop in April and May, worldwide aircraft deliveries increased significantly in June 2021, with 139 aircraft delivered. Compared to the same month last year, aircraft deliveries have increased by 157%, […]
Since the covid-19 outbreak, capacity numbers are at an all-time high
In July, the upward trend seen in previous months continues. The total global capacity is at an all-time high, with 84.9 million scheduled seats per week. In comparison to the same week in July 2020, capacity increased by 51% in July 2021. Following a downward trend in June, Asia’s capacity has been steadily increasing in […]
The worldwide active fleet continues to grow
The active airline fleets worldwide continue to expand. The total global fleet size currently counts 27,985 aircraft, of which 21,741 are active, and 6,244 are grounded. Compared to the previous month, there is a 3% increase in the active global fleet and a 6% decrease in grounded aircraft. Compared to July 2020, the active aircraft […]
Compared to May 2020, aircraft deliveries almost quadrupled in May 2021 but still haven’t reached 2019 figures
At ch-aviation, we continually track new aircraft deliveries from the largest aircraft manufacturers: Airbus, ATR, Boeing, Bombardier, COMAC, De Havilland, Embraer, and Irkut. After a massive delivery rush in March, where 111 aircraft were handed over to their new owners, worldwide aircraft deliveries fell back to 71 in April and 73 in May. Still, if […]
Highest capacity numbers since the Covid-19 outbreak
The positive trend of previous months continues in June. The total worldwide capacity is at its highest peak since April 2020. ch-aviation currently counts 73.4 million scheduled seats per week. Compared to the same week in June 2020, the capacity in June 2021 increased by 83%. Asia reached a peak in mid-April, after which the […]
The worldwide active aircraft fleet keeps growing and growing
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