US EditionBoeing Says Indian, South Asian Airlines Will Need 3,300 New Aircraft by 2044 Amid Rising Air Travel Demand
Indian and South Asian airlines will add nearly 3,300 aircraft, mostly single-aisle jets, driven by 7% annual passenger growth and rising air cargo demand, Boeing projects.
- On Wednesday , Boeing projected Indian and South Asian airlines will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes by 2044, presenting the Commercial Market Outlook at Wings India 2026.
- Passenger trends show India and South Asia's air traffic will rise 7% annually over 20 years, driven by a growing middle class, economic growth and connectivity investments, Boeing said.
- Accounting for growth and replacement, Boeing said the fleet will grow from 795 to 2,925 airplanes, with about 2,875 single-aisle jets and 395 wide-body aircraft.
- Airlines will need about 45,000 pilots, 45,000 technicians and 51,000 cabin crew plus more than USD 195 billion in aviation services over the next two decades, Boeing said.
- Boeing projects cargo fleets will grow five times in South Asia over 20 years, while Indian carriers hold about 1,700–2,000 jets on order, led by IndiGo and Air India.
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Indian, South Asian Airlines Will Need 3,300 New Aircraft By 2044: Boeing
Airlines in India and South Asia will need nearly 3,300 new aircraft over the next two decades as passenger air traffic in the region is projected to grow at an average of seven per cent annually, Boeing said.
The dynamics of air transport in India and South Asia continue to attract the attention of major manufacturers. According to Boeing's latest forecasts, the companies in the region are expected to expand their fleets within 20 years, driven by economic growth and the growth of a new customer base.
Times of India
Boeing: Indian, South Asian Airlines will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes by 2044
Air travel in India and South Asia is set for significant growth. Passenger numbers are expected to increase by 7% each year for the next two decades. This surge will necessitate approximately 3,300 new aircraft by 2044. Airlines will focus on single-aisle jets for short and medium-haul routes.
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