The MacBook Air’s availability worsens due to escalating RAM shortages caused by rising AI-related memory demands and intensifying supply constraints, signalling ongoing disruptions into 2027.
Apple’s MacBook Air is becoming harder to buy as the company faces mounting pressure from rising RAM costs and tighter supply, according to Bloomberg’s “Power On” newsletter cited by AppleInsider. The report says delivery times are lengthening and some configurations are no longer readily available, marking a shift for a laptop that has usually been easy to find.
The shortage appears to be part of a wider squeeze across Apple’s Mac range. AppleInsider says the problem stems in part from artificial intelligence demand, which is pushing up memory prices and diverting production towards server-grade RAM. It also says competitors are competing for limited stock, leaving less inventory for consumer devices.
That creates an awkward moment for Apple heading into the back-to-school period. Apple is not expected to refresh the MacBook Air until spring 2027, according to the report, which suggests supply pressures could persist for some time. In the meantime, customers seeking a machine now may be pushed towards refurbished models or the more expensive MacBook Pro, which still appears to have better availability.
The broader risk is that memory constraints may outlast any short-term cooling in AI demand. Apple chief executive Tim Cook has described the issue as a “100-year flood”, signalling that the company sees the disruption as structural rather than temporary. If that assessment proves correct, Mac buyers may face tighter availability well into 2027.
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