Asian aircraft lessor jet deliveries are delayed due to supply-chain issues

Asian aircraft lessor BOC Aviation said nine aircraft deliveries due in the first half had slipped into later periods because of manufacturer delays related to supply-chain and regulatory issues as well as labour shortages.

The lessor said client American Airlines Group Inc had received two Boeing Co 787s this month, the first deliveries globally since May 2021 after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration approved the resumption of deliveries following production problems.

BOC Aviation, which has a fleet of 390 owned planes, expects to receive seven more 787s this year, Chief Operating Officer David Walton told analysts on an earnings call on Thursday evening.

Other large lessors like AerCap Holdings NV and Air Lease Corp have also reported airplane delivery delays.