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Airbus forecasts global freighter fleet to grow 46% by 2045

PUBT·10/22/2026 21:14:33
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Airbus forecasts global freighter fleet to grow 46% by 2045
  • Airbus' 2026 forecast projects global freighter fleet growth of 46% to 3,460 aircraft by 2045, from 2,360 in 2025.
  • Demand for 2,670 freighter deliveries includes 1,580 aircraft to replace older models, with 1,090 needed for growth.
  • Passenger-to-freighter conversions will account for 1,700 deliveries, compared with 970 new-build aircraft.
  • Global air cargo traffic is forecast to grow 3.2% annually over the next two decades, outpacing projected trade growth of 2.9%.
  • North America will require 925 freighters; Asia-Pacific demand will reach 850 aircraft, together representing two-thirds of global deliveries.


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