Boeing during August increased the pace of deliveries to 35 aircraft as the US Federal Aviation Administration allowed 787 shipments to resume following a halt that lasted 15 months. The airframer reported 35 aircraft deliveries in August, up from a five-month low of 26 in July. Lufthansa and Air France-KLM Group each took delivery of one 787 in August. American Airlines during that month also received a new 787 from Boeing’s factory in South Carolina through BOC Aviation. Boeing also delivered 27 737 Max aircraft to customers during August. Eight Max aircraft delivered to Southwest Airlines made it the largest single recipient in August, followed by three Max deliveries each to Air Lease, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines. Gross aircraft orders rose to 30 during August, including 13 Max jets. These new sales were lower compared with the 130 gross aircraft ordered by customers in July and 50 aircraft during June. American Airlines ordered two Max aircraft while unidentified customers ordered 11 additional Max jets. UPS ordered eight 767-300 freighters in August to expand its cargo fleet. AerCap ordered five 787-9 widebody aircraft that month while BDS Israel International Tanker ordered four 767-2C tanker aircraft. Increasing the rate of deliveries is a key goal for Boeing to match its ambitions to accelerate aircraft production while staying ahead of demand recovery. Boeing in July estimated it had 120 787 aircraft parked that needed to be shipped ahead of the FAA lifting a delivery ban on that type in August after more than a year of manufacturing reviews. United chief executive Scott Kirby said on 21 July during an earnings call that Boeing’s aircraft delivery rate posed the greatest risk to the mainline carrier’s capacity plan for 2023. Boeing has booked 446 gross orders so far during 2022. The company’s net aircraft tally of order cancellations and conversions stands at 338 aircraft, factoring in also the uncertainty of fulfilment.

Amsterdam Schiphol airport has asked airlines to cancel services at the last minute as it struggles to handle passenger volumes, a sign that the sector is still wrestling with the challenge of returning to normal operational capacity. The airport says it is "very busy today", with security staffing levels "lower than what Schiphol had requested" of contractors. "As a result, there is a shortage of security personnel and the number of waiting travellers is increasing, especially in Departures 3." Services that are being cancelled were due to depart between 16:00 and 23:00. The Departures 3 hall is being used by SkyTeam carriers including KLM. The airport is still operating within a daily cap on departing passengers of 67,500, as it seeks to minimise disruption amid the recovery. The limit will rise to 69,500 in October, a figure that still lower than the 73,000 permitted in August.

Intra-regional and domestic networks across the African continent will grow at a robust compound annual growth rate of 6.1%, driving 20-year demand for 1,010 new airplanes by 2040 valued at $176 billion, Boeing's data shows. With Europe remaining the most prominent origin and destination for African carriers, overall African air traffic growth is estimated at 5.2%, the third highest among global regions, says the airframer in its 2022 commercial market outlook for Africa. The report with projections through 2041 also states that airlines in Africa will grow their fleets by 3.5% per year to accommodate passenger traffic growth of 5.2% annually, above the global average growth of 3.8%. Single-aisle jets are expected to account for more than 70% of commercial deliveries, with 740 new planes mainly supporting domestic and inter-regional demand. Additionally, African carriers are estimated to need 250 new widebodies, including passenger and cargo models, to support long-haul routes and air freight growth. More than 80% of African jet deliveries are expected to serve fleet growth with models such as the 737, 777X and 787, with nearly one in five deliveries replacing older airplanes, it adds. Boeing managing director of commercial marketing for Middle East and Africa Randy Heisey states: "African carriers are well-positioned to support inter-regional traffic growth and capture market share by offering services that efficiently connect passengers and enable commerce within the continent." "We forecast an increase in the average aircraft size and seats per aircraft for the African fleet, as mid-size, single aisles, like the Boeing 737 Max, will be the most in demand for the continent," Heisey adds. Furthermore, commercial services opportunities such as supply chain, manufacturing, repair and overhaul are valued at $80 billion. Additionally, the report states that estimated demand for aviation personnel will rise to 67,000 new professionals, including 20,000 pilots, 21,000 technicians and 26,000 cabin crew members.