Bombardier backlog jumps by $4.3B as orders outpace production

Bombardier’s order backlog climbed to $21.8 billion during the first half of 2026 as demand for its Challenger and Global business jets continued to outpace deliveries.

The backlog increased by $4.3 billion from the end of 2025, when it stood at $17.5 billion. It also rose from $20.3 billion at the end of the first quarter.

Bombardier recorded 1.5 new aircraft orders for every jet it delivered during the second quarter of 2026, showing that orders continued to enter the backlog faster than the company could build and hand over new jets.

The manufacturer delivered 32 business jets during the three months ending June 30, down from 36 during the same period last year.

Bombardier attributed the lower total to isolated supply-chain issues and said it expects deliveries to increase during the second half of the year. The company has maintained its full-year target of delivering more than 157 aircraft in 2026.

Despite the drop in deliveries, second-quarter revenue increased 6% to $2.15 billion.

Bombardier’s services business generated $674 million in revenue, up 14% from a year earlier. The division provides maintenance, parts, modifications and other support for the company’s worldwide fleet of Challenger and Global aircraft.

Bombardier generated $228 million in cash after operating expenses and capital spending during the quarter, compared with cash use of $164 million a year earlier. The company said firm deposits from customers placing new aircraft orders contributed to the improvement.

Adjusted earnings reached $2.50 per share. Net income was $191 million, compared with $193 million during the second quarter of 2025.

Bombardier has benefited from continued demand for large, long-range business jets, including the Global 7500 and the newer Global 8000.

The Global 8000 entered service in December 2025. Bombardier lists a maximum range of 8,000 nautical miles and a top operating speed of Mach 0.95, making it the fastest purpose-built business jet currently in service.

The company also produces the Global 5500 and 6500 and the Challenger 3500 and 650.

Bombardier has expanded its services network as the number of aircraft in operation and private flying activity increase. The company is also studying possible acquisitions that would add to its maintenance and support business.

Supply-chain constraints remain a concern as Bombardier works to increase production. The company expects a larger share of its annual aircraft deliveries to take place during the fourth quarter.The post Bombardier backlog jumps by $4.3B as orders outpace production appeared first on AeroTime.

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