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OEMs have struggled to keep up with their order books in 2026. Boeing, Airbus and Textron have all reported falling behind on supply chain issues and labor shortages, and Honda Aircraft is the latest to feel the pressure.Honda cuts its 2026 delivery guidance At AirVenture 2025, Honda Aircraft Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Amod Kelkar told Aviation Week the company expected to deliver 14 to 15 Elite II aircraft in 2025 and 26 to 30 in 2026, almost doubling in one year. Honda's latest guidance, given to Aviation Week in August 2026, now puts 2026 deliveries at 15 to 16 Elite II, down from what the company calls a normal "steady state" of 25 to 26. Kelkar attributed the cut to a Tier One supplier bottleneck, telling the publication the company is "coming out of that hiccup." A supplier bottleneck squeezes the market HondaJet buyers who expected increased Elite II availability now face a very different reality as the dominoes keep falling with suppliers as well. Companies like Honeywell Aerospace have also reported issues in their supply chain, so fewer aircraft are being produced than expected. Fewer new aircraft deliveries affect availability throughout the ownership lifecycle, including future inventory in the used market. Delivery timing can influence purchasing decisions. Some buyers who expected relatively quick access to a new jet may now consider a used Elite II, an Elite S or a low-time earlier-generation HondaJet as an alternative. With fewer new aircraft arriving, expect upward pressure on used jet pricing until supply catches up. Echelon raises the stakes for Honda's next chapter Honda's Echelon jet program adds another dimension. Flight testing is on schedule for 2026 or 2027, with certification targeted for 2028 or 2029, Kelkar told Aviation Week. Honda said in early 2025 that the program had drawn nearly 500 letters of intent, with the count rising every month. The Echelon program provides a second major storyline for Honda Aircraft as it attempts to expand beyond a one-model lineup. The Echelon's long-term success may not only depend on its performance, but on Honda's ability to turn demand into deliveries at a satisfactory pace. Production constraints can delay aircraft, but can also test customer confidence. As Honda prepares to become a multi-aircraft manufacturer, its ability to execute on current programs may prove just as important as the specifications of future aircraft.