Singapore Airshow: airlines ‘crying out loud’ for planes amid supply crisis

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jean IauFebruary 6, 2026 at 01:27 PM

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At the Singapore Airshow, industry experts highlighted the ongoing supply chain crisis impacting commercial aviation. Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, the world's fastest-growing market for air travel, are struggling to expand their fleets due to bottlenecks affecting Boeing and Airbus. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reports a 9.4% increase in international passengers in 2024, totaling 390.5 million. However, plane makers and engine manufacturers are struggling to meet the rising demand, leading to calls for alternative suppliers like Comac to alleviate the pressure. The AAPA Director General described the situation as the worst supply chain disruption the industry has faced.

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Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China 40% Association of Asia Pacific Airlines ×260% Airbus 70% Boeing 80% Singapore ×290%

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