ADS Group: Global aircraft delivery forecast may need to be revised downwards for 2019

ADS Group reported (28-May-2019) "challenges" in the global aerospace industry, including trade disputes and political uncertainty, mean original forecasts of nearly 1800 large commercial aircraft deliveries in 2019 "may face revision in the coming months". ADS chief executive Paul Everitt said aerospace manufacturers are "continuing to raise productivity and invest in their own competitiveness to meet strong international demand" and are "looking to political leaders to reach solutions to challenges like Brexit and the rising threat of protectionism to help bring confidence back to the market". [more - original PR]