Bombardier closed the third quarter of 2026 with a $22.2 billion order backlog and its strongest quarterly services revenue to date. The figures, released on November 5, show an aircraft maker drawing new orders while earning more from the jets already in service.

The results cover the three months ended September 30, not aircraft sales or flying activity during November. Bombardier delivered 33 aircraft in the quarter and reported total revenue of $2.37 billion, up 3% from the same period in 2025.

Orders outpaced deliveries

Bombardier reported a third-quarter unit book-to-bill ratio of 1.7. That means it recorded more net new aircraft orders, measured in units, than aircraft deliveries during the period. Its $22.2 billion backlog at September 30 was $4.7 billion higher than at the end of 2025.

The backlog provides visibility into future work, but it is not a delivery count or a guarantee of when every aircraft will enter service. Bombardier says the figure includes orders for both manufacturing and services. For prospective buyers, the next useful questions concern production capacity, delivery positions and how the order book changes as aircraft are handed over.

Services passed $700 million

Services revenue reached $701 million, up 19% year over year and above $700 million in a quarter for the first time. Bombardier attributed the increase partly to growth in its service network.

That matters beyond the company’s earnings. As the fleet expands and ages, owners need maintenance capacity, parts and technical support throughout an aircraft’s operating life. A larger services business can also change how an OEM competes for buyers who weigh long-term support alongside cabin, range and price.

The full-year target is still a forecast

Bombardier raised its 2026 free cash flow guidance from more than $1.0 billion to more than $1.3 billion. Free cash flow is a company-defined financial measure; the revised figure is a forecast, not cash already earned. Bombardier left its other full-year targets unchanged, including more than 157 aircraft deliveries and revenue above $10 billion.

The clearest story in these results is the combination of new-aircraft orders and growing support revenue. The year-end delivery total will show how much of that demand Bombardier can turn into completed aircraft in 2026.

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