The world just doesn’t have enough planes as travel roars back

No stock: A Boeing aircraft of United Airlines takes off in icey conditions from Zurich Airport, Switzerland. The American company, along with Europe-based Airbus, is sold out of its most popular single-aisle models until at least 2029. — Reuters

NEW YORK: As travel springs back and even China dismantles the last remaining Covid curbs, one stark truth is beginning to emerge: the world is running desperately short of planes.

With carriers from United Airlines Holdings Inc to Air India Ltd placing or looking to place jet orders that number in the hundreds, Boeing Co and Airbus SE are crowing variously about blockbuster deals.