Boeing forecasts global air cargo traffic to double by 2045

• Boeing's 2026 World Air Cargo Forecast projects traffic doubling by 2045, with annual growth of 3.5%.
• The global freighter fleet is forecast to grow 67% to 4,010 aircraft from 2,395 in 2025.
• Operators will need 2,930 new and converted freighters over the next 20 years to support growth and replace retiring aircraft.
• About 55% of deliveries will add capacity; approximately 45% will replace older, less efficient freighters.
• Passenger-to-freighter conversions will account for two-thirds of deliveries, with new-production freighters supplying the remainder.

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