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Worldwide aircraft deliveries skyrocketed in June 2021
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
A positive trend continues for the fifth month in a row, with more and more and more aircraft coming out of storage. The total global fleet currently counts 27,790 aircraft, out of which 21,135 are active and 6,655 grounded. If we compare these numbers to May 2021, we can see the number of active aircraft […]
Overview of worldwide airports by most aircraft grounded – May 2021
We have analysed airports in Europe, Asia, North & South America, Africa, and Oceania by most aircraft grounded in May 2021. Here is an overview of the Top 25 with the most aircraft in temporary storage, worldwide and by each continent.
Worldwide aircraft deliveries in April 2021 have increased by 373% compared to April 2020
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 significant jump in March with 111 aircraft, worldwide aircraft deliveries are again decreasing, with 71 aircraft being delivered in April 2021. But, compared to April 2020, it is a significant […]