Boeing forecasts China’s commercial aircraft fleet to more than double by 2045

PUBT · 11/03 04:04
Boeing forecasts China’s commercial aircraft fleet to more than double by 2045
  • Boeing forecasts China's fleet will more than double to over 9,800 aircraft by 2045 as passenger traffic grows 5% annually.
  • New aircraft deliveries will total 9,240 during 2026-2045, with 42% replacing older models.
  • Single-aisle deliveries are projected at 7,215 aircraft, compared with 1,460 widebody jets.
  • Airlines in China are expected to invest $875 billion in digital services, maintenance and training over the next 20 years.
  • China's aviation sector will require 425,000 new pilots, technicians and cabin crew by 2045.


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