India, July 20 -- Boeing projects near-term disruptions will not meaningfully affect long-term aviation industry growth with demand for air travel set to double over the next 20 years.

Key Forecasts

- Fleet Growth: The global commercial fleet will expand nearly 80%, surpassing 50,000 airplanes by 2045.

- Deliveries: Nearly 44,000 new aircraft will be needed over the next 20 years.

- About half will replace older jets with more fuel-efficient models.

- The rest will add capacity to meet rising demand.

- Passenger Traffic: Expected to grow at 4% annually, doubling between 2026 and 2045.

- Air Cargo: Forecast to grow 3.7% annually, driven by e-commerce, high-value goods, and supply chain reliability.

Breakdown of Deliveries (2026-2045)

Single-aisle:

33,545

Widebody:

7,715

Regional:

1,435

Freighters:

930

Total:

43,625

Regional Demand

- Mature markets (North America, Europe, Oceania, Northeast Asia): ~45% of deliveries.

- Emerging markets (China, Middle East....

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