AeroTime
• Meza Irani
2026 outlook: strong commercial demand offset by aircraft supply gaps, MRO capacity strain and higher fuel costs
Commercial aviation starts 2026 with steady demand and broadly resilient profits, but growth is being constrained by aircraft shortages, strained MRO capacity, and fuel-cost pressure. Regional carriers are leaning into network expansion as major airlines cut frequencies and shift capacity amid these operating headwinds.
