Airlines may be reluctant to take aircraft deliveries on tariff uncertainty, IATA says


A Boeing 737-89P of Shanghai Airlines taxis at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)

SINGAPORE: Airlines may be reluctant to take delivery of aircraft due to the ongoing tariff uncertainty and its impact on the cost of the aircraft, International Air Transport Association Director-General Willie Walsh said on Wednesday.

"It's not just going to be a major Boeing and Airbus issue. It'll impact all aspects of the aerospace industry and have an impact on most, if not all, airlines as well," he said.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
airline , travel , trade , IATA , Boeing , Airbus

Next In Business News

U Mobile blocks over 265mil scam calls, SMS as of Dec 2025
Malaysia, US trade rises to RM325.2bil in 2024, driven by E&E exports
Bursa Malaysia easier at midday on profit-taking
Malaysia's PPI down 1.8% in Nov 2025
PNB Merdeka Ventures appoints Izwan Hasli Mohd Ibrahim as CEO
4Q auto sales to rise on EVs and new models
Oil gains as investors weigh Middle East tensions
BOJ debated need for more rate hikes even after December move, summary shows
Asian stocks rise, precious metals hit records on Fed rate cut bets
Ringgit opens higher for 12th consecutive session

Others Also Read